How To Take Temperature In Dogs

The only accurate way to measure your dog s temperature is rectally and using either a regular thermometer like your own or a pet thermometer for dogs.

How to take temperature in dogs. Unfortunately there is no completely accurate way of taking a dog s temperature besides using a reliable and well calibrated rectal thermometer. The ear thermometer works by measuring infrared heat waves that come from the ear drum area. A temperature of 100 5 to 102 f degrees is normal. However dogs and cats often resist both options so taking a temperature can be challenging.

If you dread going down there just. The normal ear temperature in dogs is between 100 0 degrees and 103 0 degrees fahrenheit 37 8 degrees and 39 4 degrees celsius. The ear drum is considered to be a good indicator of body temperature as it measures brain blood temperature. If you do manage to find one know that for dogs a normal rectal temperature is between 38 4 c to 39 4 c 101 103 f.

A normal dog temperature taken rectally is anywhere between 100 5 and 102 5 degrees fahrenheit. Taking a dog s temperature is much easier with two people. You need to help to lower the dog s temperature quickly. You can then try to continue to reduce the dog s body temperature by using peppermint cold compresses.

After you remove the thermometer wipe it clean and read the temperature by the height of the silver column of mercury on the thermometer scale. Digital thermometers are inserted into the ear canal and rectal thermometers are inserted as the name implies into the rectum. Insert the thermometer from one to three inches depending on the size of your dog and hold it in place for at least two minutes. As such when your dog is sick one of the first things you will need to do is check its temperature.

A dog fever can signify a number of pet health conditions. The only surefire way to determine if your pet has an abnormally high or low body temperature. Preparing to take the dog s temperature 1. Peppermint is cooling and is effective in reducing body temperature.

Gather the appropriate materials. Splash a bit of tap water on the dog s face neck paws and groin area.