How do you bring down a fever in a dog?
Mireille Koss
2025-07-31 08:21:43
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If your dog has a temperature above 105 F, you can help bring their body temperature down by applying cool water to their fur, especially around the ears and feet. Using a fan on the damp fur will help lower the temperature. Be sure to monitor your dog’s rectal temperature as you do this, and stop the cooling procedure once it reaches 103 F. You don’t want to bring down the temperature too fast. If your dog has a fever, try to see that they drink small amounts of water on a regular basis to stay hydrated, but don’t force it. And never give your dog any human medicines intended to lower fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, as they can be poisonous to dogs and cause severe injury or death.
Victoria Konopelski
2025-07-31 07:08:31
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If your dog has a fever above 102.5 F, that warrants a visit to the veterinarian. It’s considered an emergency if your dog is extremely lethargic, has blood in their stool or vomit, stops eating, or has a fever above 104.5 F. Unfortunately, there isn’t an at-home treatment for dogs or a way to reduce your dog’s fever at home. It’s extremely important to never give your dog over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen or Tylenol, to reduce their fever. These medications are toxic to pets and can result in serious harm or death.
Treatment of a fever in dogs is largely dependent on the cause of the fever. Typically, several diagnostics—such as blood work, X-rays, and ultrasound—are necessary to determine the cause. In dogs who have infections, the treatment is usually a course of antibiotics such as Clavamox or doxycycline or antifungal medications like itraconazole or fluconazole. Getting a diagnosis for your dog’s fever as soon as possible and beginning treatment will usually result in more favorable outcomes. Most causes of fever can be treated if caught early.
It can be possible for dogs to recover from fevers without medical intervention especially if no additional symptoms are present. However, as many causes of fever in dogs can become quite serious if left untreated and are potentially life-threatening, you should have your dog examined right away.
Alfonzo Torphy
2025-07-31 06:36:16
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If your dog has a fever, of 103° F or more, you can help to cool your dog’s body temperature by applying cool water with a soaked towel or cloth to your dog's ears and paws and running a fan near your dog. Stop applying the water when your dog’s temperature drops below 103° F.
Try to coax your dog to drink small amounts of water to stay hydrated, but don’t force your dog to drink.
It is important to never give your dog human medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
These medications can be poisonous to your dog and cause serious injury or death.
If your dog exhibits any other symptoms, such as shivering, panting, and vomiting you should consider taking your dog in for emergency veterinary care.
Continue to monitor your dog closely to ensure that the fever doesn’t return.
Yvonne Blanda
2025-07-31 06:35:31
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If your dog’s fever is 106 F or higher they need to see a vet immediately.
If your dog has a fever, 103 F or more, you can help to cool your dog’s body temperature by applying cool water with a soaked towel or cloth to your dog's ears and paws, and run a fan near your dog.
Stop applying the water when your dog’s temperature drops below 103 F.
Continue to monitor your dog closely to ensure that the fever doesn’t return.
Try to coax your dog to drink small amounts of water in order to keep them hydrated, but don’t force your dog to drink.
It is important to never give your dog human medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
These medications can be poisonous to your dog and cause serious injury or death.
If your dog exhibits any additional symptoms (as well as a high-temperature) such as shivering, panting or vomiting, it's time to contact your vet.
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