Why is my dog's belly so hot?

Your dog's hot belly may be caused by fever, so it is recommended that you first measure your dog's temperature and take timely measures to reduce the fever if there is a fever. Secondly, it may also be because your dog has just finished exercising and its body is hot, so the belly is also hot. In addition, when the weather is very hot, your dog's belly may also be hot. If your dog doesn't show any other abnormal conditions, it's more likely to be a normal situation, and it will usually improve after a rest. However, if your dog shows symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, frequent drinking of water, etc., you should take your dog to the pet hospital in time to avoid the condition from worsening.

Fever

If your dog's belly is hot and accompanied by symptoms such as red ears, dry nose, lethargy, loss of appetite, frequent drinking of water, etc., it is likely to be feverish. It is recommended to measure your dog's temperature, and if it exceeds 39.5 degrees it is considered to be feverish. At this time, you can first cool your dog physically by wiping its paws, ears, and groin with alcohol, and giving it plenty of water to promote metabolism. However, if the temperature is higher than 40 degrees Celsius, it means your dog is in a high-fever state, and you should go to the pet hospital in time for treatment to avoid exacerbating the condition.

After exercise

If your dog has just finished exercising, its body will naturally be hot, so it is normal for its belly to be hot. At this time, you can take your dog to a quiet and shady place to rest and prepare plenty of water for it. Gradually, it will recover.

Hot weather

Dogs have few sweat glands and poor heat dissipation capabilities, so they may also experience a hot belly in the hot summer. As long as your dog doesn't show any other abnormalities, take it to a cooler place to cool down and give it more water to drink, which can help it recover. Also, owners should always carry more water with them in hot weather, and preferably give dogs water every 10 minutes to prevent them from suffering heatstroke.