What temperature should be in dogs: the norms and deviations from them

It's no secret that the body temperatureis quite important in the diagnosis of diseases in humans and animals. Indeed, the mechanisms for its change-reduction and enhancement-are the same for our caudate animals. But are the values ​​equal?

"What should the temperature be in dogs?""- this question is often asked by the owners of the doctors in the vet clinic. There are veterinary norms prescribed in the textbooks for doctors, they are usually voiced. However, a good doctor on the question of what temperature should be in dogs, responds that it depends on the age of the pet, its size and even of the breed. Let's talk about this in more detail. But first you should pay attention to healthy animals.

What temperature should be in dogs?

For clarity, we give a table in whichto see that the younger the dog and the smaller its size, the higher the values ​​of the normal temperature range. Measurements are carried out in the rectum, it is better to use an electronic thermometer for this. There are special ear-phones.

Temperature, about FROM	puppy	adult dog
small breed	38,6-39,3	38,5-39,0
large breed	38,2-39,0	37,4-38,3

By the way, there was no evidence of pedigreedifferences in values. Dog metises have the same normal physiological characteristics as purebred representatives. Differences are seen in the sizes of animals, here they are important not only for the values ​​of body temperature, but also for the pulse rate, respiration, pressure and others.

What temperature should the dogs have right afterbirth? The newborn puppy in the first days it is quite low and ranges from 33 to 36 degrees. At the end of the second - the beginning of the third week, it will already be 36.5-38^about S. On the lowered body temperature in children should be remembered and provide them with quality care, because even a slight and short cooling is very dangerous for them.

What can cause value changes

Increase in body temperature in pets is atvarious pathologies, such as purulent diseases (endometritis, abscesses), allergies, stress, arthritis, after vaccination. Many infectious and viral diseases in dogs are also accompanied by fever. Such, for example, as a plague, pyroplasmosis, leptospirosis and others. Decrease in body temperature is noted in parvovirus enteritis, helminthiases, after surgery. Normally, in a pregnant female, approximately one day before delivery, the temperature drops by 1^about C and is 37.0-37.5^about FROM.

In what cases is the temperature measured

In a planned manner, they do this:

1. Bitches after the 55th day of pregnancy, thereby determining the day of the forthcoming birth. Do this twice a day.

2. Puppies for a few days before and after vaccination.

3. During the dog's illness (according to the schedule, which will be determined by the veterinarian).

Unplanned measurement is carried out in cases whenthe following symptoms are observed: the animal is sluggish, depressed, reduced or completely without appetite. And also the dog drinks a lot, it has vomiting, diarrhea, trembling limbs or the whole body. It is necessary to call a doctor or visit a vet clinic, reporting the results of the measurements and all the symptoms seen.