What to Do If Your Teddy Dog Has a Fever
📝 Summary
A Teddy (toy poodle) can run a fever from weather changes, rain, or not being dried properly after a bath. Bring the temperature down with physical cooling such as alcohol wipes or an ice pack, but never use human cold medicine, and see a vet if it passes 40 °C.
1 Finding the Cause
Fevers are fairly common in dogs. They can stem from the change of seasons, getting caught in the rain, or being bathed without drying the coat afterward. The first step is to find the real reason your Teddy has a fever, because it may be caused by a viral infection or an infectious disease, and the two require completely different treatment. Take your dog to the vet promptly for a proper diagnosis.
2 Bringing Down the Fever
For an ordinary cold with a low-grade temperature, physical cooling is usually enough. Wipe your Teddy’s belly, ears, and paw pads with alcohol, or apply an ice pack to the abdomen to help lower the temperature. Keep the ice pack moving rather than holding it in one spot, or your dog will be uncomfortable. Most importantly, never give your dog human cold medicine — always choose a pet-specific formula. Human medication will not bring the fever down and may even poison your dog.
3 When to See a Vet
If your dog’s temperature climbs above 40 °C, do not delay. Take it to a veterinary clinic or consult an online veterinarian as soon as possible.
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