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Description: The best way to take your dog's temperature is by rectum. Touching your dog's ears, nose or head to read a temperature is not an accurate method and is discouraged. A normal canine rectal temperature should be between 100.5F to 102.5F or 38C to 39.2C. Fever is typically a reaction to fight infection so if your dog has a fever chances are it is a red flag to an underlying condition.

Contributing factors: A fever is a defence mechanism in fighting infection, including a variety of potential diseases.

Herbal Treatment: Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Catnip helps to reduce fever and is an antimicrobial. Echinacea helps to boost the immune system and fight infections. Licorice Root has antiviral properties that are good for fighting a variety of viruses. Thyme

Homeopathic Treatment:
Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms. arconitum-lnjeel (Heel)

Essential Oils:
Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder:

Flower Essence Holly is for fast occurring illness. Centaury helps with week immune systems. Hornbeam helps replenish energy reserves. Beech promotes tolerance. Olive for rejuvenation.Crab Apple helps with the recovery from infections.

Other:
Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch. Neem oil and powder has been used in India since ancient times. It is a tree with amazing healing powers and has undergone scrutiny world wide. It has been used to treat illnesses ranging abrasions, autoimmune disorders, blood disorders, circulatory disorders, Digestion, Fatigue, and Respiratory.