How to Measure a Dog's Temperature
Find a digital rectal probe.. Rub petroleum jelly or baby oil on the probe.. Hold the dog still.
Steps
Find a digital rectal probe.
Find a digital rectal probe.
Rub petroleum jelly or baby oil on the probe.
Rub petroleum jelly or baby oil on the probe.
Hold the dog still.
Hold the dog still.
Insert the probe 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) into the dog's rectum.
Insert the probe 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) into the dog's rectum.
Wait 1-2 minutes.
Wait 1-2 minutes.
Read the temperature off the thermometer.
Read the temperature off the thermometer.
Stop taking its temperature if your dog reacts aggressively.
Stop taking its temperature if your dog reacts aggressively.
Calibrate a digital dog ear thermometer.
Calibrate a digital dog ear thermometer.
Hold your dog's head still in your lap.
Hold your dog's head still in your lap.
Insert the probe horizontally into the ear canal.
Insert the probe horizontally into the ear canal.
Hold the probe in the dog's ear until it beeps.
Hold the probe in the dog's ear until it beeps.
Read the temperature off the digital screen.
Read the temperature off the digital screen.
Stop the process if your dog whines or snaps.
Stop the process if your dog whines or snaps.
Look for lethargic or depressed behavior from your dog.
Look for lethargic or depressed behavior from your dog.
Watch for shivering or panting.
Watch for shivering or panting.
Examine the dog's eyes and gums for redness.
Examine the dog's eyes and gums for redness.
Listen for coughing from the dog.
Listen for coughing from the dog.
Track its food and water intake to see if it has lost its appetite.
Track its food and water intake to see if it has lost its appetite.
Monitor any vomiting.
Monitor any vomiting.
Take your dog to the vet if it displays multiple symptoms.
Take your dog to the vet if it displays multiple symptoms.
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