Body Temperature
Canine "normal" body temperature range is 100.5 - 102.5 Fahrenheit (38 - 39.2 Celsius).
A body temperature below 100 or above 103F warrants a call to your veterinarian. Body temperature in dogs is most often measured rectally but can also be measured by the ear canal using an ear thermometer. Gauging body temperature by the moistness of the nose or how warm the ears feel is not reliable. A high temperature could mean your dog has an infection or heat-related illness. A temperature below normal may mean your dog is in danger of going into shock.
Canine "normal" body temperature range is 100.5 - 102.5 Fahrenheit (38 - 39.2 Celsius).
A body temperature below 100 or above 103F warrants a call to your veterinarian. Body temperature in dogs is most often measured rectally but can also be measured by the ear canal using an ear thermometer. Gauging body temperature by the moistness of the nose or how warm the ears feel is not reliable. A high temperature could mean your dog has an infection or heat-related illness. A temperature below normal may mean your dog is in danger of going into shock.
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