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How to Tell if Your Dog Has Fever & What to Do [Vet Advice]

A normal dog’s temperature is from 99.5ºF and 102.5ºF. When you feel your dog, he should feel warm to you. When your dog has a fever, with extreme temperatures, that can indicate your furry friend […]

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