how do you take a dog's temperature?

Question

i think my dog may be sick. i wanna take his temp, but i don't know how.

Answer 1

You need a rectal thermometer because they won't break. Apply a lubricant to the end of the thermometer eg. vaseline then insert the tip of the bulb of the thermometer into the dogs anus and hold it in position for 2 minutes. Normal reading is between 38 and 39.5 degrees. It is better and easier to have another person at the head end of the dog to prevent him wriggling too much.

Answer 2

Yeah, you have to do it rectally with some kind of lubricant. BE SURE TO USE A RECTAL THERMOMETER. They are made of thicker glass so its safer for the dog. Also, as stated above, be sure to hold the dog up by placing a hand on his belly. HE WILL WANT TO SIT DOWN and you want to prevent that.

Answer 3

Use a little lube and insert the thermometer into the recutm. HOLD ON TO THE OTHER END!!!! Wait 2 min. Normal is 101.5 to 102.5

Answer 4

Use a rectal thermometer and put a little vasoline on it and put it (not deep, just barely in there and hold it and hold the dog).

Answer 5

Rectally, carefully. Perhaps take him to a vet, unless performed properly this could injure your dog

Answer 6

Fast way-Go to drug store & buy a digital human thermometer/anal. B/f inserting use alittle vasoline.

Answer 7

Rectal thermometer...if you've got the stomach for it, that is!! Peace.

Answer 8

i hate to say this but it's done in the rear end

Answer 9

put a thermometer in its Butt

Answer 10

up the butt. thats what they do at the vet. good luck