Dogs Head Feeling Hot? Here Are Possible Causes Why is my dogs head hot

Okay, so the other day, I noticed my dog Buster's head felt really warm. Like, warmer than usual. Naturally, I started freaking out a bit. Is he sick? Does he have a fever? My mind went straight to worst-case scenarios.

First thing I did? Grabbed the thermometer. Not the fun kind, the one that goes, well, you know. Getting a dog's temperature that way isn't exactly a walk in the park. Buster wasn't thrilled, let me tell you. After a bit of a wrestling match, I finally got a reading.

The Temperature Test

• Step 1: Find a rectal thermometer. Yes, rectal.
• Step 2: Lubricate it. Vaseline works. Trust me.
• Step 3: Gently (and I mean gently) insert it. Not too far, just enough.
• Step 4: Wait for the beep. This feels like forever.
• Step 5: Remove and read. Then clean it, obviously.

His temperature was a little elevated, but not super high. Still, I was worried. So, I did what any responsible pet parent would do: I Googled it. "Why is my dog's head hot?" Big mistake. The internet is a scary place when you're looking up pet symptoms.

I found a bunch of stuff, ranging from "he's probably fine" to "OMG, take him to the vet immediately!" Some of the things mentioned as follow:

• Maybe, He is Just Feel Hot.
• Maybe, He got infections.
• Or, Maybe He has a fever.

Cooling Him Down

After the somewhat alarming Google search, I decided to try some simple things to cool him down before rushing him to the vet.

• Damp Towel:

  I got a small towel, wet it with cool (not cold) water, and gently wiped down his head, ears, and paws.

• Fan Time:

  I put him in front of a fan. He seemed to enjoy the breeze.

• Water, Water, Water: Made sure he had plenty of fresh, cool water to drink.

After about an hour of this, I felt his head again. It felt… cooler. Definitely less alarming. I took his temperature again, and it was back to normal. Huge sigh of relief!

I'm still keeping a close eye on him, of course. But it seems like he might have just been overheated. Maybe he was playing too hard in the sun, or maybe the house was a little too warm. Whatever it was, he seems back to his usual goofy self now.

So, lesson learned: A hot head on a dog can be a sign of something serious, but it's not always a reason to panic. Start with the basics – check their temperature, try to cool them down – and if you're still worried, call the vet. Don't rely solely on Dr. Google!