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My dog is sick: dry nose, warm body, lethargic. When to see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

My dog is sick, she had dry nose and heated breath. Her body is warm and she is lethargic.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 7th, 2020

Any continued abnormal symptoms (longer than 24 hours) warrants a vet exam. I cannot tell you what is wrong with her just by your description. Her symptoms are very vague and could be due to almost any illness. Please get her a vet exam as soon as you can.

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