If your dog has a fever, you can use physical methods to cool down the dog at home, such as applying ice, placing it in a ventilated or cool environment, or using alcohol to wipe the foot pads, armpits, inner ears, and inner thighs. During the physical cooling process, the owner also needs to use a thermometer to measure the dog's rectal temperature. If it is found that the dog's body temperature returns to normal or is lower than normal, the cooling measures need to be stopped immediately to prevent the dog from feeling cold. If the dog’s fever symptoms are not relieved, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for professional diagnosis and treatment in time to avoid aggravation of the dog’s condition due to delay.
1. Ice compress
If there are ice cubes at home, the owner can wrap the ice cubes in a towel and place them on the dog's belly and back to help the dog cool down. But remember not to leave it for too long. It is best to leave the ice cubes for about one minute and do it repeatedly to avoid frostbite to your dog.
2. Ventilation and heat dissipation
If the home environment is relatively hot and stuffy, the owner also needs to move the dog to a ventilated location and provide the dog with sufficient drinking water. Appropriate cooling can be achieved through fans or air conditioners. Be careful not to suddenly create an environment that is too cold for your dog to avoid exacerbating the dog's fever due to temperature differences.
3. Alcohol wipe
Because the dog’s sweat glands are distributed on the four soles, the owner can also use alcohol to wipe the dog’s four foot pads, ears, and armpits. At other positions, the heat is taken away by dissipating alcohol to achieve a cooling effect.