My puppy has kennel cough and is hot. What temperature is safe?

A dogs normal body temp is 101-102.5 so they will feel warm to us normally. You can use a rectal thermometer if you want to assess her temperature. If you feel she is worsening despite medication I recommend a veterinary visit. Do not give any human fever reducers as they are toxic to dogs. If she had kennel cough or an upper respiratory infection it can occasionally progress to pneumonia so Augustine needs a recheck with a vet if she is not improving I hope Augustine feels better soon. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

No, it's not normal for a dog to breathe very rapidly. He could have a fever from the kennel cough, and he's trying to cool down. I would put him in a cool and dark room to see if that helps his breathing. If this rapid breathing continues, I would have Brutus seen by a vet.

I would recommend that you have your puppy re-evaluated by a veterinarian. Kennel cough does not usually cause this severe of a depression. It can, however, turn into pneumonia and should be treated very seriously. There are no human OTC cough suppressants that are safe to use in his situation since we don't know exactly what is going on. Warm water with honey and lemon is safe, and may soothe a simple cough.

Kennel Cough is easily spread from dog to dog. Given the pup's age, it should be examined by your veterinarian to confirm the diagnosis. Left untreated, kennel cough can progress to pneumonia which can be life threatening in puppies.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Neno. Yes, he could have kennel cough. This is a generic term for an upper respiratory tract infection. It is characterized by a hacking cough that may or may not produce a white foamy material. The dog may experience eye and nose discharge. He could be lethargic and have a decreased appetite as well. Most will not have a fever. Canine influenza produces a more serious infection that can progress to pneumonia and this will cause a fever. You can try to take his temperature rectally with a digital thermometer and a small amount of lubricant. Anything above 103.0 F is considered a fever in dog. If he has a fever, he will need to see a veterinarian quickly. If not and he continues to eat, then he can see his veterinarian on Tuesday if they are closed tomorrow. In the meantime, encourage him to eat and drink. I hope this information helps!

A fever is possible. You can take a rectal temperature. He may a fever if it is over 102. If he has a fever, it should be checked out by a vet. There are no recommend at home treatments for fever in dogs that are safe. Do not attempt to cool him since you can easily make puppies hypothermic. Either way, I would recommend that he get checked out by a vet to see if there is a possible reaction to his current ringworm treatment.

I'm sorry Krystal has kennel cough. Have her see a vet, who can prescribe her medications to help with her symptoms. Any dog with kennel cough should be isolated for at least two weeks, possibly longer depending on the severity of the infection. Keep her in a well-humidified area, and use a harness instead of a collar to minimize coughing. Rest her for at least seven days to minimize irritation of the airways caused by excessive coughing. You can bring her into the bathroom with you while you have a shower, as the steam may help with the respiratory irritation. I hope this helps!