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To take your dog’s temperature, use an assistant to gently restrain and keep your dog still and distracted. Apply a small amount of lube, such as petroleum jelly, to the tip of a digital rectal thermometer. Insert the thermometer approximately one inch into the dog’s rectum until you hear a beeping sound to indicate the temperature has been read. Once done, gently remove the thermometer and disinfect it.
A normal temperature for a dog is between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures outside of this range could indicate an underlying health issue that should be addressed by a veterinarian.
Digital rectal thermometers designed specifically for pets are recommended because they are fast and accurate. However, if a pet thermometer is unavailable, a human oral thermometer can be used in the same way as previously described. Ear thermometers may also be used but they tend to be less accurate for dogs. Since a dog’s temperature naturally runs higher than a person’s temperature, human thermometers may also display a fever warning when there is not actually one present.
Check your dog’s temperature for the following reasons:
Read our article about how to cool a dog down in the summer.
If a dog starts squirming or clenching when you try to take his temperature, do not proceed. Trying to take the temperature of an uncooperative dog can cause unnecessary stress, which may lead to aggression. If in doubt, consult a veterinarian prior to taking your dog’s temperature to ensure it is necessary for the situation.
The post How to Take a Dog’s Temperature by Dr. Brittany Kleszynski, DVM appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.The post How to Take a Dog’s Temperature by Dr. Brittany Kleszynski, DVM appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.
To take your dog’s temperature, use an assistant to gently restrain and keep your dog still and distracted. Apply a small amount of lube, such as petroleum jelly, to the tip of a digital rectal thermometer. Insert the thermometer approximately one inch into the dog’s rectum until you hear a beeping sound to indicate the temperature has been read. Once done, gently remove the thermometer and disinfect it.
A normal temperature for a dog is between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures outside of this range could indicate an underlying health issue that should be addressed by a veterinarian.
Digital rectal thermometers designed specifically for pets are recommended because they are fast and accurate. However, if a pet thermometer is unavailable, a human oral thermometer can be used in the same way as previously described. Ear thermometers may also be used but they tend to be less accurate for dogs. Since a dog’s temperature naturally runs higher than a person’s temperature, human thermometers may also display a fever warning when there is not actually one present.
Check your dog’s temperature for the following reasons:
Read our article about how to cool a dog down in the summer.
If a dog starts squirming or clenching when you try to take his temperature, do not proceed. Trying to take the temperature of an uncooperative dog can cause unnecessary stress, which may lead to aggression. If in doubt, consult a veterinarian prior to taking your dog’s temperature to ensure it is necessary for the situation.
The post How to Take a Dog’s Temperature by Dr. Brittany Kleszynski, DVM appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.