Normal body temperature for dogs Normal body temperature for dogs is 38 to 39 degrees, with a little higher temperature for puppies, maybe 39.1-39.2 degrees. Want to know how much the dog’s body temperature, the best way to measure is to measure the anal temperature. The method of temperature measurement 1. the anal thermometer with alcohol sterilization, shake the thermometer well, so that the mercury column to 35 degrees Celsius. 2. in the anal thermometer end coated with a small amount of petroleum jelly or olive oil lubrication, temperature measurement to reduce the stimulation of the dog’s anus. 3. recommended when the dog is sleeping or lying down to measure, so as not to cause strong resistance to the dog. It is best for one person to help soothe the dog and distract the dog’s attention while one person takes the temperature. 4. Hold the dog’s buttocks, raise the dog’s tail, slowly rotate the thermometer and insert the thermometer into the rectum. The insertion length is about half the length of the thermometer. 5. Measure for three minutes and take out the thermometer after three minutes to observe the data.
