What should I do if my dog's belly is hot?

A hot dog belly may be due to a fever or recent physical activity, which causes the belly to feel hot to the touch. Of course, it may also be a normal phenomenon, as a dog's body temperature is higher than a human's, so touching the dog's belly with your hand may feel hot. It is recommended that the owner first measure the dog's temperature to see if it is normal. If the dog has a fever, you can apply physical cooling methods and take the dog to the pet hospital as soon as possible for treatment.

Normal phenomenon

A hot dog belly may be a normal occurrence because a dog's temperature is higher than a human's normal temperature. Therefore, when a person measures the dog's belly with their hand, it naturally feels hot, especially for young dogs whose temperature is even higher. If you are still worried, you can use a thermometer to measure the dog's temperature. To do this, place the thermometer between the dog's hind legs. As long as the temperature is below 39 degrees Celsius, it is considered normal and there is no need to worry too much.

Recent physical activity

Due to the dog's limited sweat glands and poor heat dissipation capabilities, their body temperature will be higher after exercise, which is a normal phenomenon. The owner can give the dog some cold water to drink and take the dog to a cooler place to cool down. Allow the dog to rest for a while, and its temperature will gradually return to normal.

Fever

If you exclude the possibility that the dog's belly is hot due to recent physical activity and the dog also shows abnormalities in appetite and spirit, such as lying down and not wanting to move, it may be suffering from a fever. It is recommended to measure the dog's temperature. A dog's normal body temperature is usually between 38-39 degrees Celsius. If the temperature differs significantly from the normal range, take the dog to the pet hospital as soon as possible to avoid the illness from worsening.