What medicine should dogs take for fever?

Dogs with fever can take aspirin: 10 mg/kg body weight, twice a day; Tylenol: 10 mg/kg body weight, twice a day; antelope horn tablets, which are also the most popular for pets now. Good fever reducer. Inexperienced owners are best to use it on their dogs under the guidance of a doctor. Let your dog drink more water to promote his urination and lower his body temperature.

Symptoms of dog fever

1. The temperature of the dog’s tongue will be a little hotter than usual.
2. The dog’s body temperature rises. You can measure the dog's rectal temperature by sterilizing the thermometer with alcohol, inserting it through the anus, and check the temperature after three minutes. The normal body temperature of a dog is generally between 37.7-39.2 degrees. If it exceeds 39.5 degrees, the dog has a fever.
3. The dog’s appetite will decrease and he will not be able to eat his favorite food.
4. The dog is not in good spirits and always likes to lie still.

Causes of dog fever

1. The influence of external weather, seasonal changes or excessive temperature difference between day and night can cause dogs to catch colds and fever.
2. Infectious diseases such as parvovirus and canine distemper can cause fever in dogs.
3. Some dogs after giving birth will have high fever due to low blood calcium concentration.