How to tell if a dog has a fever?

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Dog Fever Symptoms. Although there are no definite signs, some symptoms that might indicate illness and fever in dogs include: Lethargy; Depressed mood; Shivering; Loss of appetite; Vomiting; Coughing; Nasal discharge; The only accurate way to tell if your dog has an increased body temperature is to take his rectal temperature. read more

If your dog has an ear infection, do not use the ear thermometer, as it will likely give you an inaccurate result and be painful to the dog. Indications of an ear infection are redness, swelling, discharge with an odor, and shaking or scratching excessively at the ears. read more

Know What’s Normal – The most important step in figuring out whether your dog has a fever is knowing his normal temperature. Just like people, with healthy body temperatures ranging from 97.6 to 99.6, dogs’ normal body temperatures vary. read more