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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 temperature should be in dogs?" - this question is often asked by the owners of the doctors in the vet clinic. There are veterinary norms prescribed in the textbooks for doctors, they are usually voiced. However, a good doctor on the question of what temperature should be in dogs, responds that it depends on the age of the pet, its size and even of the breed. Let's talk about this in more detail. But first you should pay attention to healthy animals.

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 temperature should be in dogs immediately after birth? The newborn puppy in the first days it is quite low and ranges from 33 to 36 degrees. At the end of the second and the beginning of the third week, it will already be 36.5-38 o C. It is necessary to remember and lower the temperature of the body for babies and provide them with quality care, because even insignificant and short cooling is very dangerous for them.

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:

  1. Bitches after the 55th day of pregnancy, thereby determining the day of the forthcoming birth. Do this twice a day.

  2. Puppies for a few days before and after vaccination.

  3. 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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