Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 15 lbs
My dog has fever what can i do to help him please tell me
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Published on August 23rd, 2017
If Mia has a fever it is probably because she is suffering from an infection. you need to take her to the vet in order to get her checked, if she has an infection indeed the vet will prescribe an antibiotic course for Mia to get better.
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The most important thing to treat a fever is to treat the underlying cause. Fevers in dogs happen because of infection, inflammation, immune disease, and sometimes even cancer. A dog's normal body temperature is between 100 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The most accurate reading is to take it rectally if you can. Is she does have a fever, I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment. Please do not use any human over-the-counter medication such as aspirin, ibuprofen or Tylenol as these can have serious side effects in animals. For a fever, it's also not recommended to cool them with ice or cold.
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