My dog met street dogs, now has fever and isn't eating. What's wrong?

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Day 1: came in contact with a street dog n pups, no fights/biting. Just smelled them. Fed chicken and rice (usual meal), did not eat except for a few 2-3 bites. Left the rest. Apeeared to be fine and healthy. Dayb2: fever running, weakness, did not eat anything, just drank water once through out the day. And rested. Day 3: fever slightly down, drank water, ate few dog biscuits, did not eat anything, slightly active than day 2. Note: weather changes amd increase in mosquito in the area. Pls help. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 1 year and 6 months old | 60 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Very nice picture- handsome dog! I am sorry to hear O2 has been not feeling well lately. There can be variety of medical causes for the symptoms O2 has been experiencing- fever, decreased thirst and appetite, and decreased energy. Infectious causes such as viral infections or parasitic infections could be possibilities. If O2 did come into contact with street dogs, it is possible he could have been exposed to something infectious, potentially. Mosquitos can also transmit infections- in dogs the #1 infection transmitted by mosquitos is heart worms. I recommend O2 see a veterinarian as soon as possible for an exam and full diagnostic work up to determine what is causing O2's symptoms so he can receive the best and most appropriate treatments. Your veterinarian my run blood work, test his stool for parasites and run other diagnostic tests as needed. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My dog met street dogs, now has fever and isn't eating. What's wrong?

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