shivering and feeling hot

Alessandra Todaro · 01-22-2013, 10:42 PM

when I got home today from working out I noticed Brutus wasn't acting himself. He went to the bathroom and everything looked normal.. he normally eats 3-4 cups a day and he only ate 1. He isn't being playful and he didn't want his bone to chew on which is not normal for him. I noticed about 30 minutes ago he started shaking really bad like he has the chills. His nose is dry and when I touch his fur it feels hot and like he has been sweating a lot... he is refusing water and i try to feed him from my hand and he won't eat at all. I am making him some rice right now in hopes he will eat that. He was either by my side or in his kennel all day so he didn't eat anything that he wasn't supposed to. I am concerned because he this isn't like him to be this way. I should also mention we put flea medicine on him sunday afternoon. Could that be it? is there anything that I should look or watch out for over the next couple of hours? if it gets worse I plan to bring him to the emergency vet but I want to make sure that I try everything at home before I do that. Any advice helps .. I am becoming extremely worried.

Alessandra Todaro · 01-22-2013, 10:50 PM

i also just took his temp and it is 105.4

GatorBytes · 01-22-2013, 10:52 PM

How old is he? Shivering does not sound good. It could be a reaction from spot on treatment, but how bad of a reaction is the question...can you take his temp.?

did he have a recent vaccine? what?

If Anubus is on here she may have better idea of symptoms and whether you should get to the vet asap.

GatorBytes · 01-22-2013, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alessandra Todaro

i also just took his temp and it is 105.4

Go to the vet...

Alessandra Todaro · 01-22-2013, 10:53 PM

he is a year old up to date on all shots and he hasnt had any vaccines recently ... his next one is due in march

GatorBytes · 01-22-2013, 11:02 PM

At least call the emerg. clinic and see what crisis temp is...is he drinking yet?

katieliz · 01-22-2013, 11:04 PM

vet please right away. e-vet, right away. way, way better to be safe than sorry.

CorShepherd · 01-22-2013, 11:18 PM

According to this link High Fever in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatments

106F is the critical point. I would closely watch his temp and watch for any other worsening, or if he continues to refuse fluids, I would take him to the emergency vet. The article linked above also has tips to control the temperature.

Hope your dog gets well soon.

LifeofRiley · 01-22-2013, 11:28 PM

So sorry... I know you must be so worried, I would be too!

I would definitely be on the phone with the vet or e-vet by now! And, I would absolutely follow whatever recommendation they make.

FWIW, my dog has never had a reaction like that to flea treatment. So, again, please continue to closely monitor your dog and be in communication with your vet or the e-vet. They will give you the best advice as to how to proceed.

Wishing you and your pup all the best!!!!

msvette2u · 01-22-2013, 11:31 PM

Don't sit at home typing here, GET THE DOG TO THE ER VET. 105.4 is CRITICAL!!!

01-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alessandra Todaro New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 15	shivering and feeling hot when I got home today from working out I noticed Brutus wasn't acting himself. He went to the bathroom and everything looked normal.. he normally eats 3-4 cups a day and he only ate 1. He isn't being playful and he didn't want his bone to chew on which is not normal for him. I noticed about 30 minutes ago he started shaking really bad like he has the chills. His nose is dry and when I touch his fur it feels hot and like he has been sweating a lot... he is refusing water and i try to feed him from my hand and he won't eat at all. I am making him some rice right now in hopes he will eat that. He was either by my side or in his kennel all day so he didn't eat anything that he wasn't supposed to. I am concerned because he this isn't like him to be this way. I should also mention we put flea medicine on him sunday afternoon. Could that be it? is there anything that I should look or watch out for over the next couple of hours? if it gets worse I plan to bring him to the emergency vet but I want to make sure that I try everything at home before I do that. Any advice helps .. I am becoming extremely worried.

01-22-2013, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,136	How old is he? Shivering does not sound good. It could be a reaction from spot on treatment, but how bad of a reaction is the question...can you take his temp.? did he have a recent vaccine? what? If Anubus is on here she may have better idea of symptoms and whether you should get to the vet asap. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown

01-22-2013, 11:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,136	At least call the emerg. clinic and see what crisis temp is...is he drinking yet? __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown

01-22-2013, 11:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
katieliz Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: york township, mi Posts: 6,577	vet please right away. e-vet, right away. way, way better to be safe than sorry. __________________ mom to seraphina blue & the cashman miss jeni-take-a-ride, rescued 7/07 shangri la's great white caesar, rescued 4/09 hearthside's cinderfella (RIP 4/20/09) shep von bellefontaine (RIP 6/9/10) voodoo lily (dsh) & cricket (african grey)

01-22-2013, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alessandra Todaro New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 15	i also just took his temp and it is 105.4

01-22-2013, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alessandra Todaro New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 15	he is a year old up to date on all shots and he hasnt had any vaccines recently ... his next one is due in march

01-22-2013, 11:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
CorShepherd Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 31	According to this link High Fever in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatments 106F is the critical point. I would closely watch his temp and watch for any other worsening, or if he continues to refuse fluids, I would take him to the emergency vet. The article linked above also has tips to control the temperature. Hope your dog gets well soon.

01-22-2013, 11:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
LifeofRiley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 460	So sorry... I know you must be so worried, I would be too! I would definitely be on the phone with the vet or e-vet by now! And, I would absolutely follow whatever recommendation they make. FWIW, my dog has never had a reaction like that to flea treatment. So, again, please continue to closely monitor your dog and be in communication with your vet or the e-vet. They will give you the best advice as to how to proceed. Wishing you and your pup all the best!!!!

01-22-2013, 11:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	Don't sit at home typing here, GET THE DOG TO THE ER VET. 105.4 is CRITICAL!!!

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