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Is it Possible to Tell if a Dog Is Sick by Feeling Its Nose? Dogs, like humans, can get a fever when they’re sick. Heated and dry nose, red eyes, lack of energy, warm ears, and shaking are symptoms of a fever. Taking your dog’s temperature, on the other hand, is the only sure way to know if they have a fever. Remember that a dog’s typical body temperature is higher than that of humans.