dog temperature
What is the normal temperature in a dog? My vet told me 102.5, but I saw 103.5 somewhere else. Now I am confused at what temperature is normal for a dog.
furrypals
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From 100.5 to 102.5 is considered within the normal limits.
suebgone
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Yup 100.5 to 102.5 is normal..isn’t abnormal to see 103 when in a clinic situation especially if they are worked up from the car ride over and nervous about going into the clinic.
hscvt
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Thanks all for your help. I thought 103.5 was a bit high.
furrypals
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103.5 is definetly not abnormal if your dog was really hyper/nervous/active. It is a little higher than normal, but not at all uncommon. I wouldn’t worry at all if your dog is otherwise feeling good.
redfire
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What would be considered high in a nervous dog?
furrypals
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A nervous dog would be a dog that shakes alot, runs away from the doctor or just acts abnormal. It is hard to say, you know your dog better than anyone so it is hard to say what your dog would act like if he was nervous.
redfire
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The other thing to factor in for very nervous dogs is do they run a higher temp normally. When dogs came into the clinic and they had a higher temp, we could look back to see if they normally ran that high..and could then point it to nervousness and being worked up/excited. As redfire previously stated..have to see if there are other things associated with it..how is the animal acting? Do they show any symptoms of illness? etc.
Are you taking temps at home? Are these related to when your pet goes to the vet?
hscvt
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I take the temps at home when they are sick and the vet takes them when we go there. I just saw that 103.5 was normal and wanted to clarify it.
Thanks for replies.
furrypals