Fever can also come to our pets, this is in fact one of the major causes of visits to the vet.
We must remember that fever is a symptom so it could be the signal of other ongoing diseases that are not always easy to understand.
Pet Temperature
Pet body temperature is a couple of degrees higher than ours and therefore they are warm when we touch them. So we shouldn’t be frightened when the vet tells us that our pet has 38.5 degrees of temperature.
Let’s see together what are the normal body temperature values in the main pets, we mean rectal temperature:
- dog: between 38° and 39.9°C;
- cat: 38-39.2°C;
- rabbit: 38.6-40.1°C;
- hamster: 37-38°C;
We have to consider that they take less time than humans to reach high temperatures.
In fact, if shortly before they jumped, ran, played or became agitated because they feared the visit to the vet, their temperature will be certainly higher.
In addition, we must pay attention during the summer when the fever could be due to a heat stroke.
The Causes Of Fever
he main causes of fever in pets derive from:
- Infections by bacteria;
- Virus or fungus;
- infected wounds;
- Problems with internal organs;
- Presence of hidden abscesses
- Immune system problems;
- Presence of parasites;
- Recent surgical interventions.
The Main Symptoms
How do we know that our pets have a fever?
Very often, even if the rise in temperature is not very high, we find these symptoms:
- They eat little or nothing
- They don’t drink
- They sleep all day
- They move little
- They don’t want to be touched
- They have shortness of breath
- Nose and ears are warmer
Sometimes in special cases, diarrhea, vomiting, sneezing and tearing may appear.
IPS Pet Fever Thermometers
Is your puppy out of form ? Maybe he’s got a fever ?
It is not easy to know if you don’t run to the vet at once … but thanks to Pet Fever card everything will be easier.
For a first and quick test, just press the liquid crystal side of the card against a hairless part of your body’s pet, for example the belly or ear, and hold it there for 10-15 seconds in order to know if your pet is fit or if he has a fever.
Here are some other excellent reasons for choosing it for your next promotional campaign:
- fully customisable (in size and graphics)
- unbreakable and safe
- practical size to always have on hand
- excellent and useful gadget to give to customers
- 100% Made in Italy
