My dog's tongue is out, has a fever, and drinks lots. What's wrong?

Nancy may just be very tired from her play session, sore from the exercise, or be sick from some illness or heat stress. Since we don't know what is causing her lethargy, I cannot recommend any medications. You can take a rectal temperature with a human thermometer. If it is over 102.5 then she has a fever and should be checked out by a vet. If she does not have a fever, then monitor her for 24 hours. If she is still lethargic then she should be checked out by a vet.

This is concerning for an oral issue, which could be an infected tooth, something stuck in the mouth, autoimmune or inflammatory conditions in the mouth, etc. Until we have a diagnosis, I can’t tell you what would be the best treatment. Casper really needs to be seen by a vet to determine what is going on.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Crystal it is hard to say what is going on. She could be nauseous but typically dogs have a decreased appetite with that. I would also be concerned about a bad/infected tooth. I recommend taking her to a vet for a good oral exam. They may need to do further diagnostics to determine the cause. Good luck and kisses to Crystal!

Hi there, It sounds like your dog may have an infection based on the fever and red gums. The weight gain could be due to thyroid disease, or something affecting her endocrine system. I would recommend an exam and blood work as suggested already and possibly an X-ray if she’s gained the weight rapidly. Best to you and your dog.

This is very concerning. A fever with foamy discharge from the mouth is typically indicative of severe pneumonia. This may be caused by a virus or bacteria. I would highly recommend seeking treatment from your large animal veterinarian.

I am sorry to hear about Fefe. Based on your description she needs urgent veterinary care. If her tongue appears white in color she could be severely anemic, which could contribute to why she seems weak and dizzy. If she isn't eating then this could be why she is not pooping (nothing to poop!) and if she isn't urinating she is either extremely dehydrated or has a urinary blockage. There are many possibly causes for her symptoms including anemia related to immune disease, bleeding tumors, systemic illness like kidney disease leading to anemia, and more. She needs a veterinary exam, bloodwork, and possibly x-rays to determine what is causing her issue and if she can be treated.

Normal temperature in dogs can be up to 102.5 degrees so I don't think he has a fever, but the heavy panting and increase in water intake can indicate he is in pain or has an issue such as metabolic disease causing distress and symptoms. It would be best to bring him to your vet, especially if he also has sores or skin issues in addition to these symptoms. Your vet will likely want to do some tests such as bloodwork to help determine the cause of all his symptoms and get him on the right treatment plan.