In general, the normal body temperature for animals is higher than for humans. The normal rectal temperature of a dog is 99.5Â° to 102.5Â°F.The normal temperature of a puppy at birth is 96-97Â°F. The temperature gradually increases with age until it is 100Â°F at 4 weeks of age.. In general, the normal body temperature for animals is higher than for humans. The normal rectal temperature of a dog is 99.5Â° to 102.5Â°F. The normal temperature of a puppy at birth is 96-97Â°F.
Heredity also seems to play a role in that ulcerative colitis is more common in people who have family members with the disease. However, most people with ulcerative colitis don't have this family history.
Colitis could be caused for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, or even IBD. Colitis could also be caused by infection with a parasite, virus, or bacteria; ischemia (a lack of blood flow); or be a side effect of radiation therapy.