My 16-year-old chihuahua has a fever. What can I safely give her?

Unfortunately no, there are no OTC medications that are safe enough to give Prince Tab. In addition, because I can't see him in person, even if there were ones it would be illegal for me to prescribe them to him. If he has a fever that is above 103F, then having him seen by a vet asap would be best. You can try to cool him down by placing him in a room with a fan. Best of luck!

Paracetamol can be toxic to dogs and should never be given. O2 is a combination medication and i would not recommend using it without knowing what Pogo is suffering from, you should take him to the vet to get diagnosed properly as giving medications randomly is likely to cause more harm than good.

Unfortunately there are no OTC medications you can give Mia for pain and fever. Many human ones are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. You can put a cold compress on her head to see if that helps the fever. You will need to have her seen by a vet for these problems.

A fever in dogs is a body temp above 103.5 F. Normal body temperature ranges from 99 F to 102.5 F. If she will allow, use a rectal thermometer to check Diamond's temperature. If she does have a fever, she will need to be examined by your veterinarian. Fevers have multiple causes, so your vet may recommend certain diagnostics. Discuss payment plans or alternative financing options, such as CareCredit ( www.carecredit.com ), with your veterinarian. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can safely give at home to help if she does have a fever. Many OTC medications have a slim margin of safety or are downright toxic to dogs.

Hello. It sounds like your little puppy may have a respiratory infection. Unfortunately, there really are no safe over the counter medications for a puppy this young. Do NOT give any children’s cold medication or ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc. Closely monitor his temperature and encourage him to eat and drink. Some of these infections run their course on their own, but it can be more problematic in a very young puppy of 2 months of age. If your puppy’s fever continues and he becomes lethargic, not eating or develops a thick nasal discharge, veterinary care will be required.

I would recommend against using this as a pain medication. Please read the following article ( https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/tylenol/ ). I would consult with your veterinarian for recommendations on what to use. You can get a prescription medication from your veterinarian that is much safer. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

I would not recommend any over the counter medication to reduce a fever. Usually a fever secondary to vaccines resolves within 24 hours and does not require treatment. If the fever continues or you notice vomiting, diarrhea or swelling around Murphy's face and eyes I would recommend seeing a veterinarian.