{"id":5759,"date":"2025-05-24T07:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T07:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/?p=5759"},"modified":"2025-10-31T11:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T11:06:18","slug":"normal-body-temperature-of-dogs-and-signs-of-fever-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/dogs\/normal-body-temperature-of-dogs-and-signs-of-fever-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Normal Body Temperature of Dogs and Signs of Fever in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Body temperature is the biggest indicator of a dog\u2019s overall health. A dog\u2019s body temperature can provide early clues about inflammation, infection, <\/span>stress or heat exhaustion<\/span><\/a>. Changes in a dog\u2019s body temperature, such as fever in dogs or hyperthermia can serve as a warning sign of a disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet parents should always consider checking their dog\u2019s temperature if their pupper misses 2 meals in a row, refuses to play, appears lethargic or goes into hiding. An early detection of fever in dogs can help your pet get the veterinary care they require. It can prevent unwarranted complications and suffering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Normal Temperature Range for Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The normal body temperature of a healthy dog is between 101\u00b0F and 102.5\u00b0F (approximately 38.3\u00b0C to 39.2\u00b0C).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A dog\u2019s body temperature above 103\u00b0F is considered high or a fever. If the temperature is above 105\u00b0F it is a high fever in dogs and critical – it demands immediate medical attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your dog has a very high fever, begin pouring cool water on their head and abdomen, and switch the fan and AC on. Simultaneously, keep trying the veterinarian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike us, dogs always have a slightly higher normal body temperature. So whenever you touch your dog, they should feel warmer than your skin. That is normal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To understand if your dog has a fever, you should use a <\/span>proper thermometer<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Check if Your Dog has a Fever?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Do not rely on an infrared thermometer to check your pet\u2019s temperature. Their fur coat always interferes with accurate reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Use a digital thermometer, it\u2019s better if you can get a veterinary rectal thermometer since they have flexible tips which ensure your pet doesn\u2019t get hurt during the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n