FAQ

You can look for signs such as lethargy, warm ears or nose, glassy eyes, shivering, or loss of appetite, but a rectal digital thermometer is the only reliable way to confirm a fever in dogs.

To reduce a fever in a dog, apply cool water to its ears and paws and encourage hydration—never give human medications, and consult a vet if fever persists.

Dogs with a fever may display symptoms like lethargy, shivering, loss of appetite, vomiting, panting, and warm ears or nose.

No, you cannot reliably tell if a dog has a fever by touch; the only accurate method is using a rectal digital thermometer.

Signs of fever in dogs include lethargy, loss of appetite, shivering, panting, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, runny nose, warm ears or nose, red or glassy eyes, and behavioral changes. The only reliable way to confirm a fever is by taking your dog's temperature with a rectal digital thermometer.

One chocolate chip is unlikely to harm most dogs, but even small amounts can be toxic for smaller or sensitive animals, so caution is always advised.

You should act immediately and contact a veterinarian or poison control center, as chocolate can be toxic to dogs depending on the type and amount ingested.

One chocolate chip is unlikely to harm most dogs, but even small amounts can be risky for smaller breeds or dogs with health issues.

You should act immediately by contacting your veterinarian or a poison control center, as chocolate can be toxic and dangerous to dogs depending on the type and amount consumed.

One chocolate chip is unlikely to harm most dogs, but even small amounts can be dangerous for small dogs or those with health issues, so caution is advised.