My dog has watery diarrhea, still playful. Is it a virus or fever?

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Is it possible for the dogs to keep passing a virus back and forth? My male dog seems to have the virus now. His diarrhea is extremely watery. He's still very playful and wants to eat, but every time I give him food, it causes immediate diarrhea. Also, how do you check a dog's fever and what temp should it be ? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 12 days old | 10 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Temperature could be normal up to 39°C. Yes, it is definitively possible that either the viral infection has not been completely resolved or a secondary bacterial infection is present. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My dog has watery diarrhea, still playful. Is it a virus or fever?

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