How to bring down a dog's fever?

Another way to lower a dog's fever naturally is to refresh and cool them down by wetting a sponge or cloth in lukewarm water and wipe the skin and fur on their abdomen, armpits and groin. After that, remember to dry the wet areas of the feverish dog's coat - you can use the cold air from a hairdryer to do this. read more

In order for a dog to have a fever, it must report a rectal temperature of over 102.5. Normal temperatures in dogs range usually between 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. In dogs, fevers play the same role as in humans, they are a bodily response set in to fight infection. read more