Dog fever medicine: what can I give at home?
The short answer
Dog with fever? Check its gums in good light and look for ticks.
No human fever tablets. The right medicine depends on the cause; ask a vet.
Dog ko fever ho to kya kare?
Gums aur ticks check karein; insaan ki bukhar wali goli na dein, vet se poochein.
About dog fever medicine
- Tick fever medicine depends on which infection the blood shows
- Some tick fevers: antibiotic tablets for several weeks
- Dog looks better? Finish all tablets unless vet changes it
Safe to do tonight
- Lift the dog's lip: gums should be pink, not pale
- Look for ticks: dog's ears, collar, armpits, toes
- Mild fever after a vaccine injection? Let the dog rest
Never give a dog with fever
- Human fever tablets: paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin, never on your own
- Leftover antibiotics or home remedies before the blood test
- A dose copied from another dog
When help can’t wait
See a vet today if
- Dog has fever and refuses food or seems tired
- Dog had ticks in recent weeks, and now fever
- Dog has unexplained bruises, or a shifting limp
- Dog's fever not gone two days after a vaccine
Go to a clinic now
Dog with pale or yellow gums, dark urine, bleeding, breathing trouble, collapse, or high fever refusing food and water.
Not sure? Ask a vet.
Questions here are for non-urgent pet care.Prefer a video consultation?
This page is for general guidance and does not replace an examination by a vet.