What are the symptoms of golden retriever fever

Golden retriever fever symptoms:

1. Increased body temperature. If the pet owner touches the dog's ears and the temperature is very high, and it is higher than the body temperature, then you can use a thermometer to measure whether you have a fever. Fever will naturally be accompanied by an increase in body temperature. The dog's skin will feel very hot and the abdomen will become red. Measure its body temperature with a thermometer. When the body temperature exceeds 39.5 degrees, the dog does have a fever and needs to be treated in time.

2. Poor appetite. Because fever will cause the dog's gastrointestinal tract to become dysfunctional, and the dog will not feel hungry. Therefore, during the fever process, the dog's appetite will also become poor, and the dog will not want to eat, and will not be interested in any food.

3. The spirit is not good. Healthy dogs are generally very active. After a high fever, the dog will become drowsy, moody, depressed, listless, and unresponsive to the owner's call for help, forming a great contrast with the state of health.

4. There are changes in the body. In addition to finding that the dog’s skin is hot, poor spirits, and lack of appetite, if it has dry nose, shortness of breath, etc., it usually has a fever, and the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for a physical examination immediately. The diagnosis is caused by common cold or virus infection. caused, and then do further treatment.

5. The mucous membrane of the dog’s gums is discolored, and the dog’s teeth hide the message of health. Normally, it should be wet and smooth. If the mucous membrane of the gums turns white or light, it is likely to be heat stroke or fever.

Precautions for golden retriever fever:

1. Send it to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

2. If the owner has no way to send it to the pet hospital, you can also try some physical cooling. Every once in a while, wipe the dog's body with alcohol. Generally, the parts to be wiped are the soles of the dog's feet, ears, and stomach. Put an ice pack on the dog's stomach, then take it up after a minute or two, and then put it on again after a minute or two. If the dog still doesn't relieve, you can try some antipyretics used by people.

3. Drinking plenty of water can also help dogs reduce fever.