Hypothermia in Dogs: What Happens in a Dog’s Body with Hypothermia?
Normal body temperature for dogs is around 100.5-102.5°F (38-39.2°C). Hypothermia sets in when the body loses heat faster than it can generate heat. In dogs, I consider a body temperature of under 99°F (37°C) to be evidence of early/mild hypothermia. We usually think of exposure to cold environmental temperatures, particularly combined with windy and/or wet conditions, as the cause of…