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My dog’s body feels hot, like a fever. Where should I touch or measure to tell if it has a fever?
Feeling the dog with your hand and judging by heat is wrong. Use a thermometer under the armpit; 39.2°C or above confirms fever, below that is just warmth. Treat with a canine fever-reducing medication or a vet's fever shot after diagnosis.
I just discovered my dog has a fever, and this is my first time. What should I do?
Don't jump to conclusions from a warm body—hand-feeling is unreliable. Use a thermometer under the armpit; 39.2°C or above means fever. A canine fever-reducing medication treats it, or a vet can give a fever shot after diagnosis.
My dog has a cold today—can I give it Ganmaoling granules? Many people say it’s fine for dogs. Will it help?
Do not give a dog human cold granules. Human and canine cold medicines differ, and the wrong dose can cause side effects instead of helping. Use a dog-specific cold medicine once coughing, fever, sneezing, or nasal discharge confirm a cold.
What are the signs of fever in a dog, and how can I tell if my dog actually has a fever?
The clearest sign is a rising body temperature—measure it with a thermometer placed under the dog's armpit for a few minutes. A reading above 39.2°C confirms fever, after which the dog may refuse food, drink more, or seek cool spots. A canine fever-reducing medication or a vet visit can follow.
Why Your Dog Feels Cold at 20°C (68°F) — and What to Do
A healthy dog with its coat rarely feels cold at 20°C; if it does, a cold or other illness is the likely cause. Look for drafts, nasal discharge, sneezing, fever, and low energy, then warm it up and use a vet-formulated remedy.
What to Do When Your Pet Catches a Cold During Seasonal Change
Seasonal shifts from autumn to winter bring big temperature swings that make pets prone to colds. Watch for lethargy, sneezing, and withdrawal, keep your dog warm and fed with warm (not cold) food, and see a vet if it worsens.
Autumn Pet Care: Three Essentials Your Pet Shouldn’t Miss
As temperatures drop in autumn, pets catch chills more easily and parasites stay active. Keep them warm, keep up parasite control, and stay on top of cleanliness to head off coughs, runny noses, and illness.
How to Prevent Your Cat from Catching a Cold
Cat colds are preventable, but most owners miss the small things — drying the coat after baths, limiting contact with sick cats, and washing up after being out. Stay on top of these and you cut both colds and other viral illnesses.
How to Prevent Your Dog from Catching a Cold
Most dog colds come from chills — wet fur, seasonal swings, air conditioning, or drafts — and a few from viruses. Warm bedding, avoiding drafts, and staying away from sick dogs and dirty places cover nearly all of it.
Since I woke up my cat has been sneezing constantly and very frequently. Is it a cold, and what medicine should I give?
Sneezing can be a sign of respiratory infection or merely a physiological reaction, so it does not always mean illness. With accompanying nasal discharge the cat is likely sick and a cat cold medicine helps; recurring or feverish cases warrant a vet visit and, if needed, a fever-reducing medication after a clear diagnosis.