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The post How to Take a Dog\u2019s Temperature<\/a> by Martha M. Everett<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n

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The popular practice of feeling a dog\u2019s nose and ears to see if he has a fever doesn’t work. The only way to know your dog\u2019s temperature with any degree of certainty is to use a thermometer.<\/p>\n

What to use to take your dog’s temperature:<\/strong> Thermometers made specifically for pets are available for about $12. Veterinarian Kelly Tart recommends using a rapid-reading digital thermometer, which can record a temperature in about 10 seconds and has an easy-to-read lighted display screen. Do not use a glass thermometer; they can break, and some contain mercury.<\/p>\n

Where to take your dog’s temperature:<\/strong> The most accurate place to take a dog\u2019s temperature is the rectum. Ear thermometers can be inaccurate because they do not reach far enough into the ear canal, Dr. Tart says.<\/p>\n

How to take your dog’s temperature<\/h2>\n

1. Have someone help you by holding the dog\u2019s head and body. Lay your dog on his side to keep him from sitting on the thermometer.<\/p>\n

2. For easier insertion, coat the thermometer\u2019s end with a lubricant, such as Vaseline or K-Y Jelly.<\/p>\n

3. Insert the thermometer about 1 inch for small dogs and 2 to 3 inches for medium and large dogs. Go slowly, and never force the thermometer.<\/p>\n

4. Gently remove the thermometer when it beeps.<\/p>\n

If your dog protests too much or you are uncertain or uncomfortable about taking your dog’s temperature, it’s best to have your veterinarian do it.<\/p>\n

Top photograph: Ocskaymark| Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n

Read Next: Why Do Dogs Have a Higher Body Temperature?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The post How to Take a Dog\u2019s Temperature<\/a> by Martha M. Everett<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n

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The popular practice of feeling a dog\u2019s nose and ears to see if he has a fever doesn’t work. The only way to know your dog\u2019s temperature with any degree of certainty is to use a thermometer.<\/p>\n

What to use to take your dog’s temperature:<\/strong> Thermometers made specifically for pets are available for about $12. Veterinarian Kelly Tart recommends using a rapid-reading digital thermometer, which can record a temperature in about 10 seconds and has an easy-to-read lighted display screen. Do not use a glass thermometer; they can break, and some contain mercury.<\/p>\n

Where to take your dog’s temperature:<\/strong> The most accurate place to take a dog\u2019s temperature is the rectum. Ear thermometers can be inaccurate because they do not reach far enough into the ear canal, Dr. Tart says.<\/p>\n

How to take your dog’s temperature<\/h2>\n

1. Have someone help you by holding the dog\u2019s head and body. Lay your dog on his side to keep him from sitting on the thermometer.<\/p>\n

2. For easier insertion, coat the thermometer\u2019s end with a lubricant, such as Vaseline or K-Y Jelly.<\/p>\n

3. Insert the thermometer about 1 inch for small dogs and 2 to 3 inches for medium and large dogs. Go slowly, and never force the thermometer.<\/p>\n

4. Gently remove the thermometer when it beeps.<\/p>\n

If your dog protests too much or you are uncertain or uncomfortable about taking your dog’s temperature, it’s best to have your veterinarian do it.<\/p>\n

Top photograph: Ocskaymark| Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n

Read Next: Why Do Dogs Have a Higher Body Temperature?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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