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Some of the most popular poodle mix breeds include Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, Bernedoodle, Cockapoo, Cavapoo, Maltipoo, Schnoodle, Sheepadoodle, Aussiedoodle, and Whoodle.

You can't reliably check a dog for fever without a thermometer; signs like warm ears or nose are not accurate indicators. Using a rectal digital thermometer is the only reliable method.

Never give a dog human medications for fever; instead, cool the dog with damp cloths on the ears and paws, encourage hydration, and consult a vet if temperature exceeds 103°F.

While only a rectal digital thermometer can accurately determine a dog’s temperature, signs like lethargy, warm ears or nose, and red eyes may suggest a fever.

To help a dog with a fever between 103°F and 106°F, apply cool water to its ears and paws, use a fan to cool it down, and consult a veterinarian if the fever persists or worsens. Never give human medications to dogs, as they can be toxic.

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.