Guest killdawabbit Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 One of the things I've noticed is that when my dog has anxiety his temp rises. So if I lower the heat his symptoms get better. Anyone else ever seen this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I've never taken my dog's temp when they are anxious, but I can tell you that is exactly what happens to me. For example, I hate public speaking, so much so that I give myself a nice little fever before I have to do it! I imagine it could be the same for other creatures experiencing stress/anxiety. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I would think that's part of the normal autonomic response to a stressor. The body getting itself ready for a flight or fight response by increasing blood flow - and therefore temperature - to muscles and major organs. Perhaps lowering the temperature relieves some of the stress and anxiety of a certain situation. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Bebe's rises during thunderstorms because she's thunderphobic. As soon as the storm passes, she cools down. Some of it might be from her panting and pacing. She's using up a lot of energy in that short time span. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 anxiety causes a lot to increase; temp, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate etc. Dogs with pain or in extreme cold experience this as well. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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