Fevers

The following are only guidelines to your pet's health.

• Dog's normal temperature 100°F to 102.5°F
• Cat's normal temperature 100°F to 102.5°F
• Dog's normal resting heartrate range 80-160
• Cat's normal resting heartrate range 120-180

Wherever possible you should know your pet's normal temperature and heartrate. If your pet's temperature goes over 103°F degrees you should call the center immediately to discuss possible causes.

• High Temperature:
  Symptom's of an elevated temperature may vary enormously from lethargy to restless panting. Place a cool towel over your pet and call.
• Low temperatures
  can also be a risk to your pet - but warming it up must be done very carefully. Never use a heating pad. Fill soft bottles of water with warm water (to the touch) and place alongside your pet until its temperature returns to normal. Call us to discuss possible causes.
• Heatstroke:
  This is deadly for your dog or cat: unable to sweat they can only lose body heat by panting. Never leave your pet in a car on a warm day. Note that even on a 60 degree day the temperature inside a car can climb very rapidly.