How long after a dog takes fever medicine does the fever break?
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Dog fever medicine usually takes effect in about 1 hour, with clear reduction in 1 to 2 hours. After it breaks, keep monitoring every 1 to 2 hours.
If the fever returns, take the dog to a hospital. If the rise is small, try physical cooling; if that works, avoid more fever medicine.