Ensuring Health

The Temperature

The Temperature

Watch carefully for any changes in appearance. Even though slight, these are more important now. When he was young, a quick, high fever resulted when the forces of the body were fighting an infection. The old dog cannot fight infection as effectively – he takes it lying down, as it were.

If anything seems wrong, take the temperature. Even a one-degree rise, which may mean nothing in a younger dog, is a danger sign in the old fellow. Though infection spreads slowly, nevertheless it does spread. Successful treatment must begin before damaging headway is made.

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