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What to Do When Your Cat Catches a Seasonal Cold
Cats catch colds easily at seasonal changes — sneezing, runny nose, cough, and fever are the giveaways. Keep the cat warm, use a vet-formulated remedy (with a cough add-on if needed), and only reach for fever medicine above 39.5°C (103°F).
My dog’s body feels warm, like it might have a fever — can it recover on its own?
A strong, healthy dog may fight off a mild fever on its own thanks to a robust immune system, but a high fever is unlikely to resolve without help regardless of constitution. For most fevers, a vet-recommended canine fever reducer is used, or a vet visit for a fever-reducing injection.
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.
What medicine brings a dog’s fever down quickly?
Never give a dog human fever medicine—different ingredients can worsen the illness or trigger other problems. A canine fever-reducing medication is the usual choice, or take the dog to a clinic for a confirmed diagnosis and a fever-reducing injection.
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.
How Long Can a Dog Survive Canine Distemper?
A dog's odds with distemper depend on treatment. Caught and treated early, most survive; left until severe, many die within a month. The disease itself is rarely the direct killer — complications are — so dedicated care through the roughly month-long course matters most.
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.
My cat got diarrhea right after eating its kibble. What causes this?
First check the stool for worms or blood; if none, diet is the likely cause—most often a food change or something indigestible, such as certain cat cans. Withholding food for a day or giving an anti-diarrheal usually resolves it.