After a dog has a fever, it is necessary to determine whether the temperature above normal is within 1 degree Celsius before taking measures. First of all, when the dog's body temperature exceeds the normal body temperature by 1 degree Celsius, it is recommended to give the dog more water first, reduce the body temperature by accelerating urination, and then physically cool the dog. You can use alcohol or warm towels to wipe the dog. Cool the paw pads, groin, ears and other areas with less hair. Secondly, if the dog's body temperature has exceeded the normal temperature by more than 1 degree Celsius, you need to seek medical treatment in time and give the dog oral antipyretics or antipyretic injections for treatment.

Generally, a dog is considered to have a fever if its skin temperature exceeds 39°C and its rectal temperature exceeds 39.5°C. When a dog has a fever, it is generally recommended to use the following methods to help the dog relieve the symptoms of fever.

1. Give your dog plenty of water to drink

When a dog has a fever, it will breathe faster in order to increase heat dissipation. Breathing will take away a lot of water, so the dog needs to drink more water to maintain the body's moisture. Not only can it relieve the increase in the dog's body temperature, but it can also prevent the dog from becoming dehydrated. However, if the dog is vomiting, it is not recommended to give the dog water to avoid choking.

2. Physical cooling

Because a fever will cause the dog's body temperature to rise, you can first apply an ice pack or a wrung-out wet towel to the dog's abdomen to help it physically cool down. In addition, you can also pour disinfectant alcohol on a towel and apply it on the dog's abdomen and armpits. At the same time, use alcohol to soak and rub the dog's limbs and soles, and use the effect of alcohol to physically cool down the dog.

3. Seek medical diagnosis and treatment promptly

If it is found that the dog's condition is very serious, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible to help reduce the dog's fever and inflammation in a timely manner. If it continues, the condition will only get worse and worse, and may even threaten the dog's life.

Note: Owners must not blindly give dogs human cold medicine, otherwise it may further aggravate the condition.