my dog is slugish and off her feed. Is there a way to take her temp and what is the temp of a dog suppose tobe

Answer 1

You can take a dog's temperature rectally.

If you suspect your dog is sick then taking your dog's temperature is important. It is not difficult, but it is a task best performed with two people. Have someone hold the dog still, preferably someone the dog know and likes.


Apply petroleum jelly to the head or bulb of a rectal thermometer.
Slowly slide the thermometer into the dog's rectum about 1 inch deep.
Wait 2 minutes for a mercury thermometer.
Remove slowly and read the thermometer. Shake down the thermometer and clean it after every use.

A dog's normal body temperature ranges between 100.5 Fahrenheit (38.1°C) and 102.5 Fahrenheit (39.2°C).

A dog's temperature below 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2°C) and temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40°C) are considered extremely serious and your dog should be brought to a veterinarian immediately.

Answer 2

Best way and the only way is rectally. You need a thermometer and the temperature should be 100 to 102.5. The average is 101.5

Answer 3

http://www.dog.com/information/dogtemp.asp
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