Does My Warm Dog Have a Fever?
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The following is an excerpt from the Petfinder Blog.
Dr. Lauren Brickman writes a pet health and care column for Petside.com. Read all the Q&As she's shared with Petfinder here.
Q: Today my dog felt warm. Does that mean she has a fever? Is my dog is sick?
A: It can be hard to judge a pet's temperature by feeling their skin. If it is hot out, or if they were just exercising, they can feel
warmer and their body temperature can be elevated.
A normal temperature for a dog is about 99.5 - 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. A dog's temperature can easily be checked at home with a rectal or ear thermometer.
If you have questions about your pet's health, you can submit them to Dr. Lauren at drlauren@petside.com.
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