Dog temperature measurement methods for dogs can be rectal, medial hindquarter, oral or ear temperature, of which the two most commonly used methods of temperature measurement are rectal and medial hindleg. In fact, rectal thermometry is the most accurate method of measuring body temperature and is easy and quick to use. Veterinarians usually use rectal thermometry to take a dog’s temperature. The inside of the hind legs need to add 0.5 degrees to the measured body temperature, and the measurement time is long. 1. rectal thermometry: (1) disinfect the anal thermometer with alcohol, shake the anal thermometer a few times, and adjust the temperature back to the normal position. (2) Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to one end of the anal thermometer in order to play a lubricating role. If there is no petroleum jelly can be used instead of pure water. (3) It is recommended to take the test when the dog is sleeping or lying down to avoid strong resistance from the dog. It is best if a person helps to calm the dog and distract the dog’s attention. One person to take the temperature. (4) Put one end of the anal thermometer into the rectum about 2cm, remember not to exceed 3cm.(5) Leave it for about 5 minutes and take out the anal thermometer. 2. Inner hind legs temperature measurement method: (1) Disinfect the thermometer with alcohol, shake the thermometer a few times and adjust the temperature back to the normal position. (2) For puppies, it is best to take the temperature while they are sleeping or lying down. For large dogs, it is recommended that the test be done while they are sleeping or lying down to avoid resistance. It is best to have someone to help soothe and distract the dog. (3) Place the thermometer on the inside of the dog’s hind legs at the root, where it connects to the belly. The rationale is the same as for humans to measure axillary body temperature. (4) Since the body surface temperature is lower than the rectal temperature, it should be measured for 10 minutes before removing. At this point the temperature needs to add 0.5 degrees. The normal body temperature of a dog is related to the age of the dog, and is a little higher in puppies than in adults. The following is the dog’s rectal temperature, rectal temperature is slightly higher than the body surface temperature of about 0.5 degrees. (1) Dairy dogs. Puppies born within one week have a lower body temperature of about 34.5-36 degrees, and those born within 2-6 weeks have a body temperature of about 36-39 degrees. (Rectal temperature) (2) Puppies. Normal body temperature range is 38 to 39 degrees. (Rectal temperature) (3) Adult dogs. Normal body temperature range is 37.5 to 38.5 degrees. (Rectal temperature) These conditions in dogs may indicate a fever In addition to helping dogs take their body temperature can determine whether the dog has a fever, you can also make a preliminary judgment by the following methods: 1. Observe whether the dog’s nose is moist. If the nose of a healthy dog is moist, if it is dry, it means that the dog has a fever. 2. Feel the root of the dog’s ears to see if the temperature is higher than the body temperature, if the root of the ear is significantly warmer than the body temperature, the dog may have a fever. 3. Observe whether the dog likes to drink cold water. The dog with a fever is generally prone to thirst and likes to drink cold water. If you find that your dog suddenly appears to drink frequently, pay attention to whether your dog has a fever.
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