Okay, so the other day I noticed something kinda weird. I was petting my dog, like I always do, and his head felt warmer than usual. It wasn’t, like, burning hot, but definitely warmer than the rest of his body. Naturally, I started to freak out a little bit. Is he sick? Does he have a fever?
My Little Investigation
First things first, I grabbed a thermometer. Now, I’m no vet, so I wasn’t entirely sure where the best place to take a dog’s temperature was. I knew the, uh, “traditional” way, but I wasn’t too keen on that, and neither was my dog, I’m sure. I thought of his ears to check for any extra wax or a potential sign of infection.
While I’m checking his ears, I’m also feeling around his head a bit more. I noticed the area around his forehead and between his ears felt the warmest. I also checked his gums – they were a nice healthy pink, not pale or red, which is good.
What I observed is…
- His Energy Levels: He was acting totally normal. Running around, playing fetch, begging for treats – the usual.
- His Appetite: He wolfed down his dinner like always, no problem there.
- His, uh, “Output”: Everything seemed normal in that department, too. No signs of anything being off.
I kept a close eye on him for the rest of the day. I took his temperature (the ear one!) a couple more times, and it stayed pretty consistent. I petted him a lot, partly to reassure myself, and partly because, well, he’s my dog and I love petting him.
By the next morning, his head felt normal again. I guess it was just one of those things. Maybe he’d been lying in a sunbeam or something. Still, it’s always good to pay attention to these things. If he had seemed off in any other way, or if the warmth had persisted, I definitely would have called the vet. Better safe than sorry when it comes to our furry friends, right?
