Make sure you also wipe your dog’s chest and abdomen to help cool it down.
You do not need to use soap in the bath, as you are not trying to clean your pup, just cool it down.
Wipe or bath your dog twice a day to try to bring its fever down. Make sure you dry it well each time.
If your dog refuses to drink water or appears dehydrated, bring it to the vet for treatment. Dehydration, combined with a fever, can put your pup at risk of serious health issues.
If your dog refuses to eat solid foods, or to eat at all, bring it to the vet for treatment.
Avoid giving your dog natural remedies, such as essential oils or herbs, without first checking with your vet.
A dog with a temperature of 104 °F (40 °C) or higher is considered in serious medical danger and needs to be treated right away.
The vet may ask you questions about your dog’s medical history to determine what might be causing the fever.
Your vet can give you suggestions on how to get your dog to ingest the oral medication.
