Dog's temperature and health

Today in the scientific world there is no single view on the origin of domestic dogs. There is a hypothesis about the first dog, leading its pedigree from a wolf and a jackal. It is believed that she was the first to come from the forest under the protection of a person, because in those days (the Ice Age), it became difficult to search and catch game. Has the right to exist and the hypothesis that a man found a puppy and brought him up. At that time, people lived and huddled in a cave, which helped him hide from a saber-toothed tiger and a bear.

Fear for his life made him live in constant fear and listen to any unfamiliar sound and rustle. The appearance of a dog in his primitive home made it possible to sleep peacefully, since from now on all protection concerns have been transferred to her. Gradually, the person ceased to feel persecuted, now his luck and well-being ceased to depend on the speed of his legs. He had enough time to understand everything that was happening. By his intelligence and ingenuity, man created the first tools of labor and hunting.

Cattle was helped by a dog. Gradually, she became a faithful and irreplaceable friend, helping to assert the rule of people over the animal and vegetable world. Over time, people spread their influence around the planet. When excavating one of the burial mounds, the burial place of the tribal chief was found. Here, according to the custom that existed in these places, along with weapons and various utensils, a dog was buried. Apparently people were convinced that she would help the master in another life.

Since the appearance of the dog next to the man, they graze livestock together, hunt, participate in wars, work, serve science and rest. In a sign of respect and recognition of their services in many countries, monuments are established to the true friends of man. The main purpose of the man in relation to the pet is to take care of his health.

The main criterion of health for them is the temperature in dogs. A healthy and active dog has always been and will be the object of pride and tranquility of any owner. The temperature of the dog depends on the breed of the animal and its size, as well as on the age. Its rate is usually in the following range of 37.5-39 degrees.

When the temperature rises above 40 degrees, measures must be taken to reduce it. To do this, before the arrival of a veterinarian, you need to cool the inside of the thighs and neck, tied the ice or simply moisten with cool water. Give enough water to drink.

The doctor will prescribe and administer the antipyretic agent, if necessary, the veterinarian should take the sick animal for further examination to the clinic. Timely recorded temperature in dogs will prevent various diseases. It is very important to identify the reason for its change in order to make a further decision. It is important to know that if the upper limit (39 degrees) is exceeded, the cause may not necessarily be a disease, but simply a large physical load.

Complex parameter is the temperature in dogs, it reflects the thermal state of the canine organism. And there are possible fluctuations in the above-mentioned limits, it all depends on external environmental factors, incl. Time of day. Like many other animals, the temperature in dogs is measured rectally, this procedure is painless. And yet, if the animal is not accustomed to it, it is necessary to put on the muzzle and fix the position of the dog.

Use for this purpose can be an electronic or mercury thermometer. Before you enter the thermometer into the rectum, it is desirable to lubricate it with petroleum jelly or cream. What is the normal temperature in dogs you can learn not only using a thermometer, but also by its behavior. If the animal is indifferent to food and others, languid, slow-moving, unwillingly goes for a walk, etc. Any of these signs should cause anxiety in the host.

Control over the behavior of the animal on the part of the host is an indispensable condition for maintaining the health of the dog. The earlier the pathology is revealed in behavior, the more guarantees of its speedy cure. The prolonged excess of temperature contributes to the deepening of the disease of any nature (viral, bacterial, fungal, etc.).