Fever and dry nose
As you probably know that when the nose of the dog is cold and humid their state of health is good, and if is dry and hot its sick. But we should not believe blindly in this rule; the nose can be dry when the animal is in a very hot atmosphere.
What indicates with security an illness is the temperature that usually oscillates among 38.2ºC. And 38.8º in the puppy is a little bit higher. The temperature is measured with an average thermometer of mercury that is introduced carefully in the rectum, with the help of a member of the family to hold the dog to avoid that he seats. To facilitate the operation of the thermometer, put some Vaseline in the end of the thermometer it will need to remain at least two minutes in the rectum. If it indicates a higher temperature of 39º, you can be sure your dog is sick.
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