Thread: temp taking 101
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Old 10-14-2007, 08:40 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Suzy View Post
Ok I just read this...I'm confused.

I know you take their temp when you're anticipating labor-is there any other reason to take their temp?

Do you need to do anything to the thermometer before you take their temp? How far do you, um, put it in there and for how long?
Yes, turn it on and shake it down....it should read 00 or something like that.....coat the tip and a little further up with KY Jelly and insert just the top and a little above.....it should beep when it's finished reading the correct temp. Remember the temp when staying down consistently for 12 hours is a good indication that whelping time is near.....it fluxuates up and down until then. Be concerned if it goes below 97......contact your vet, if that should happen
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