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Testing for Fever of Unknown Origin

Persistent unexplained fever may reflect infection, immune disease or cancer.

Persistent unexplained fever may reflect infection, immune disease or cancer. Initial screening guides whether more specialized tests are needed.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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