My dog feels hot with skin sores and bald spots. Can I wait for vet?

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My 2 1/2 yr old dog feels very hot. I took his temperature and it is 101.2 degrees. He was diagnosed w/ a skin infection a couple of weeks ago and prescribed Simplicef. The original raw, red area cleared up but now he has these sore like things on his paws. He also has bald spots on his head and behind his ears. We have an appt Tue w/ his vet. Okay to wait to see her? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 7 months old | 73 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The good news is that Renly's temperature is fine. A dog's normal temperature is between 101-102.5F, so he does not have a fever. It's fine to wait for him to see his vet on Tuesday as long as the sores aren't getting bigger, spreading, and/or bothering him. I hope this helps!

My dog feels hot with skin sores and bald spots. Can I wait for vet?

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