how do i take my dogs temp?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

joy and bella · 06-15-2008, 04:01 PM

what kind of thermometer do i use, where do i use it, and how? thanks!!!

SET Yorkies · 06-15-2008, 04:27 PM

1. rectal glass thermometer (which is my favorite and most reliable, IMO)
2. rectal digital thermometer (expensive, but reliable)

I don't trust the whole ear thing with pets.... you can find glass thermometers on the internet sometimes (i have about 10 horded in my supply closet no one is allowed to touch without express written permission)

nikkinack · 06-15-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by joy and bella

what kind of thermometer do i use, where do i use it, and how? thanks!!!

I was wonding this as well, great question. I was also wondering what is the normal temperature?

LAngle · 06-15-2008, 05:16 PM

I believe my vet said 102 in normal.

kalina82 · 06-15-2008, 05:20 PM

a thermometer covered with lube up the bum is the way to take their temp.

as far as temp ranges. i wouldn't worry if it was between 100 and 102.5.

tiggerr36792 · 06-15-2008, 05:22 PM

Normal temp. is 101 to 102.5 it can go as low as 100 with no worries.
Rectally with a glass thermometer is the most accurate way to take their temperature imo. Make sure you lubricate it before insertion.

maggiesmom_2007 · 06-15-2008, 05:26 PM

Yes definitely lubricate it and please keep ahold of it too.

marcerella02 · 06-15-2008, 05:50 PM

how far is it supposed to go in and what do you use to lubricate it with?

joy and bella · 06-15-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

how far is it supposed to go in and what do you use to lubricate it with?

i was just going to ask the same question....also how long do you leave it in for?

LittleMansMomma · 06-15-2008, 10:31 PM

When I asked the same questions my vet said to use Vaseline. I bought a digital thermometer. It was the same one my vet had. It beeps and flashes when its done. Which is about 8 seconds to 10 seconds. I'm not sure about how far though.

maggiesmom_2007 · 06-16-2008, 01:21 AM

I would say a quarter to halfway and yep use vaseline.

Ellie May · 06-16-2008, 05:31 AM

I put it in about 1 inch and use KY jelly.

joy and bella · 06-17-2008, 06:58 PM

thanks for the info!!!

06-15-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,172	how do i take my dogs temp?? what kind of thermometer do i use, where do i use it, and how? thanks!!! __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

06-15-2008, 04:27 PM	#2
SET Yorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 150	couple of options 1. rectal glass thermometer (which is my favorite and most reliable, IMO) 2. rectal digital thermometer (expensive, but reliable) I don't trust the whole ear thing with pets.... you can find glass thermometers on the internet sometimes (i have about 10 horded in my supply closet no one is allowed to touch without express written permission) __________________ www.southeasttexasyorkies.com "A breeder is both an artist and a scientist. The artist envisions excellence, and the scientist creates what the artist's eye desires."

06-15-2008, 05:16 PM	#4
LAngle Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 36	I believe my vet said 102 in normal. __________________ Lynn & SOPHIE

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kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,660 Blog Entries: 1	a thermometer covered with lube up the bum is the way to take their temp. as far as temp ranges. i wouldn't worry if it was between 100 and 102.5. __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!

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tiggerr36792 DNG Presley Yorkie's Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 6,361 Blog Entries: 1	Normal temp. is 101 to 102.5 it can go as low as 100 with no worries. Rectally with a glass thermometer is the most accurate way to take their temperature imo. Make sure you lubricate it before insertion. __________________ Debbie DNG Presley Yorkie's Gloria www.dngpresleyyorkies.com - Come visit our puppies!! Official YT Members of both the Pink & the CrAzY cLuB!!!

06-15-2008, 05:26 PM	#7
maggiesmom_2007 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 422 Blog Entries: 13	Yes definitely lubricate it and please keep ahold of it too. __________________ Lori hearts-xx,Maggie,Dante,Leo and Friday members of:RTJ, TTYC,TCC, WPPUU, TPC, MBC, SB, OTC, LGC .

06-15-2008, 05:50 PM	#8
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 7,946	how far is it supposed to go in and what do you use to lubricate it with? __________________ Layla 's Simon http://misscanam.blogspot.com/

06-15-2008, 10:31 PM	#10
LittleMansMomma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greenfield, TN Posts: 721	When I asked the same questions my vet said to use Vaseline. I bought a digital thermometer. It was the same one my vet had. It beeps and flashes when its done. Which is about 8 seconds to 10 seconds. I'm not sure about how far though. __________________ Larissa mommy to Little Man Tawny Odie Proud Member of: SRC LGC Last edited by LittleMansMomma; 06-15-2008 at 10:35 PM.

06-16-2008, 01:21 AM	#11
maggiesmom_2007 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 422 Blog Entries: 13	I would say a quarter to halfway and yep use vaseline. __________________ Lori hearts-xx,Maggie,Dante,Leo and Friday members of:RTJ, TTYC,TCC, WPPUU, TPC, MBC, SB, OTC, LGC .

06-16-2008, 05:31 AM	#12
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,917	I put it in about 1 inch and use KY jelly. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

06-17-2008, 06:58 PM	#13
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,172	thanks for the info!!! __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!