High Fever in Dogs You may have heard that you can tell whether
your dog has a fever by feeling his nose -- cool and wet is
good, hot and dry means fever -- but it’s not that simple. In
fact, dog fever often goes unrecognized or undetected. One
reason it can be difficult to detect fevers in dogs is that
their normal body temperature is naturally higher than in
humans. What Is a Dog Fever? The normal body temperature for
dogs is between 101 and 102.5 F, compared to 97.6 to 99.6 F for
humans. This means your dog may feel feverish to you even when
his temperature is completely normal. The word “fever” is
typically used to describe elevated body temperature caused by
infection or inflammation. A temperature of more than 103 F is
considered a dog fever. When dogs have high temperatures that
are the result of hot external temperatures or excessive
exercise in humid conditions, the condition is referred to as
hyperthermia or heat stroke. When temperatures reach 106 F,
serious and fatal complications can occur. Dog F