Most people and their pets
experience the occasional fever. Most fevers are the result of
transient viral and bacterial infections that may or may not
require treatment. Veterinary consultation is recommended.Fevers may
also be the result of an unknown factor. Finding the origins of an
unknown fever can be difficult. Some animals may even have genetic
reasons for their illness. For example, these pets may suffer from
chronic bacterial infection due to a genetically weak immune system. You
should consult your veterinarian as soon as possible to determine the
exact nature of your pet’s illness.
Common Misconceptions
Many individuals believe that giving
their pet asprin will help cure it of a fever. This is not true. In
fact, aspirin may actually cause serious harm to your animal, as will many
other methods used for treating humans humans. Always check with your
veterinarian before deciding to medicate your sick pet.
Some simple fever remedies are as
follows:
- Wash your pet’s belly with a cool washcloth
- Give your pet a cool bath
- Wrap your pet in a cool towel
- Always give your pet plenty of water
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