What should I do if my Plott Hound has a fever? Many times a dog catches a cold because of catching a cold, but sometimes it may be due to other reasons, such as microorganisms, etc. So let’s share with you how to deal with a Plott Hound’s fever.

Methods for treating Plott Hound fever:

First of all, under normal circumstances, the body temperature of Plott Hounds is usually high at night and low in the morning, with a daily difference of about 0.2-0.5 degrees Celsius. Moreover, when the outside world is hot and the dog is excited and nervous during feeding activities, the body temperature can temporarily rise slightly. Therefore, there may be some differences in the body temperature of Plott Hounds in the morning and evening throughout the day. In addition, when the Plott Hound suffers from proctitis, frequent diarrhea or anal relaxation, there will be a certain error in the rectal temperature measurement.

Secondly, most cases of fever in Plott Hounds are due to illness. For example, cold and fever, fever caused by parvovirus, canine distemper, fever caused by gastroenteritis and other diseases, etc.

To determine whether the Plott Hound has a fever, you can swing the mercury column of the thermometer (rectal thermometer) below 35 degrees Celsius, wipe and disinfect it with an alcohol cotton ball and apply lubricant, then properly restrain the dog under inspection, and then Lift the tail slightly and slowly insert the thermometer into the anus. When the Plott Hound is under normal conditions and its body temperature exceeds 38-39 degrees Celsius for a long time, it means that the Plott Hound has a fever and needs timely diagnosis and treatment.