MY PUPPIE IS RUNNING A FEVER

This is a one week old pup?? Is it with it’s mom? How do you know it has a fever?

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Most vet offices have an after hrs number you can call and talk to someone. If your vet doesn’t have one then call every vet in the phone book until you find one. Sorry! This is the best I can do, tried to see if others from our dog group were online but couldn’t find anyone on!!! Good luck!!

Have you taken his temperature rectally? The normal temperature in dogs is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

For mild fevers, less than 104.5F, monitoring your pet at home may result in spontaneous recovery. Make sure your pet continues to eat and drink. Take your pet’s temperature one to two times daily. If the temperature rises above 104.5F, this should prompt you to contact your veterinarian.

Also, look for any areas of infection such as abscesses, skin lumps, blood in urine or straining to urinate, sneezing or breathing difficulty. In addition, lack of appetite or lethargy should prompt an examination and treatment by your veterinarian.

Many causes of fever are not preventable and are associated with infections. Keeping your pet and the environment clean as well as avoiding exposure to ill pets or animal fights can reduce the chance of infections and fevers.

You are best to contact your vet or your local RSPCA for advice as soon as possible.

For more info on fever in dogs: http://www.petplace.com/dogs/fever-in-dogs/page1.aspx

like the others have said. Ring a vet. They will tell you everything you need to know.

Good luck. hope everything goes well. my fingers are crossed for you and your puppy.