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What temperature should be in dogs: the norms and deviations from them
It's no secret that the body temperature index is quite important in diagnosing diseases in humans and animals. Indeed, the mechanisms of its change - decrease and increase - we and our tailed pets are the same. But are the values equal?
What is the temperature in dogs?
For clarity, we give a table in which it can be seen that the younger the dog and the smaller its size, the higher the values of the normal temperature range . Measurements are carried out in the rectum, it is better to use an electronic thermometer for this . There are special ear-phones.
Temperature, о С | puppy | Adult dog |
Small breed | 38.6-39.3 | 38.5-39.0 |
Of a large breed | 38.2-39.0 | 37.4-38.3 |
By the way, the presence of breed differences in values has not been noted. Dog metises have the same normal physiological characteristics as purebred representatives. Differences are seen in the sizes of animals, here they are important not only for the values of body temperature, but also for the pulse rate, respiration, pressure and others.
What can cause value changes
Increase in body temperature in pets occurs with various pathologies, such as purulent diseases (endometritis, abscesses), allergies, stress, arthritis, after vaccination. Many infectious and viral diseases in dogs are also accompanied by fever. Such, for example, as a plague, pyroplasmosis, leptospirosis and others. Decrease in body temperature is noted in parvovirus enteritis, helminthiasis, after surgery. Normally, in a pregnant female, about 1 day before birth, the temperature drops by 1 ° C and is 37.0-37.5 ° C.
In what cases is the temperature measured
In a planned manner, they do this:
Bitches after the 55th day of pregnancy, thereby determining the day of the forthcoming birth. Do this twice a day.
Puppies for a few days before and after vaccination.
During illness of a dog (under the schedule which will be defined by the veterinarian).
Unplanned measurement is carried out in cases when the following symptoms are observed: the animal is sluggish, depressed, reduced or completely without appetite. And also the dog drinks a lot, it has vomiting, diarrhea, trembling of limbs or the whole body. It is necessary to call a doctor or visit a vet clinic, reporting the results of the measurements and all the symptoms seen.
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