More and more people are raising Huskies. I believe that many dog ​​lovers will encounter situations where their dogs get sick and have fever during the process of raising Huskies. For novices, if they see their dog has a fever but are at a loss, it doesn’t matter. , today the editor will explain to you the symptoms, causes and treatments of Husky fever. I hope the content shared by the editor can be helpful to every dog ​​owner.

What are the symptoms of Husky fever?

High body temperature in dogs is definitely the most important symptom of fever. The usual body temperature of dogs is between 37.5-38.5 degrees for adult dogs, and it will be higher for puppies. If the dog's temperature exceeds 39.5 degrees, it can be considered that the dog has a high fever. The most obvious symptom of a dog having a fever is that the dog is tired, inactive, lethargic, and lacks energy even when going out to play. Another symptom of dog fever is that the dog will be breathing very quickly. If you can see the belly, you will find that the color of the belly is redder than usual, and the whites of the eyes will also be red. It is particularly important to remind that the dog’s nose may still be wet. At least my nose was always wet during the fever, so saying that the dog’s nose is dry only means that the dog is sick to some extent.

What should I do if my Husky has a fever?

If a dog has a fever, dog owners are advised not to delay and go to the pet hospital for diagnosis as soon as possible. Because there are many reasons for dogs to have fever, do not give your dog random doses of human antipyretics. Generally, as long as the fever is not caused by canine distemper, the pet hospital will give the dog an intravenous drip or infusion, and the dog will recover quickly. If the dog owner has limited time and cannot make it in time, the following physical cooling methods are also good.

1. Ice compress: Use an ice pack or soak a towel in cold water and wring it out, then apply it on the dog’s abdomen to help reduce their fever. Soak a towel in a diluted alcohol solution to use the alcohol's effect to make the temperature drop faster.

2. Cold bath: Soaking in cold water can help lower the body temperature. As long as the pet is in good physical condition, pet owners can let it soak in ice water for five to ten minutes.

3. Towel wrapping: For smaller dogs, you can wrap them in a large towel soaked in cold water. Most of the little ones who have a fever will stay in the towel obediently and enjoy a rare moment of coolness.