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Normal Dog Temperature and Dog FeverThis page is about normal dog temperature, how to take a dog's body temperature, and implications of dog fever.
Normal Dog Body TemperatureThe normal dog body temperature is 101.5°F (38.6°C). A body temperature of 102°F (38.9°C) or above is considered a fever. Dogs can run a high fever of 104°F (40°C) and sometimes up to 105°F (40.5°C). According to many holistic veterinarians, we need not be alarmed unless the dog body temperature reaches 105°F, since a fever is generally a good sign - read Dog Fever below. TopTaking a Dog's Body TemperatureHere are the steps to follow when taking your dog's body temperature:
Dog FeverDog fever is generally regarded by conventional veterinarians as a kind of "disease" - an infection - and they do not hesitate to use medicines such as antibiotics to lower the dog temperature. This way of dealing with fever is not curative, because by using strong drugs to lower the dog's body temperature, the vets are just suppressing the "symptom" and are not tackling the real underlying health problem that is causing the fever in the first place.
Holistic veterinarians view dog fever as it is - a "symptom". It is a sign (usually a good one) that the dog's body immune system is working hard to get rid of whatever
bugs there are inside the body.
It is important, therefore, that if your dog is running a fever, look for other accompanying
symptoms and try to find out the underlying illness causing the fever. If that is difficult, and if your dog has prolonged high fever, then consult your veterinarian.
If your dog has a fever but no other accompanying symptoms, using a homeopathic remedy is often recommended to speed up the body's curing process. For more information,
visit our page on Dog Fever Remedies.
Related Topic Dog Fever Remedies References D. Hamilton, Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs (North Atlantic Books, 1999). Pitcairn and Pitcairn, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (Rodale, 2005). TOP of Dog Temperature and Dog Fever |
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