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Cookie2 · 06-15-2008, 10:18 AM

I'm just wondering if I can use one of those Ear Thermometers on my dog?
IF we can use a baby rectal thermometer then I'm wondering if the Ear Thermometer works the same or will it give me an incorrect temp reading?
I realize that dogs ears are not shaped like humans and so the ear thermometer may not get the accurate reading?

Just wondering since I saw an Ear Thermometer at Walmart with a sticker price of $14 ! I rather use that instead of holding a rectal thermometer in her butt for a minute every day for a week lol. The less stressful for her ,the better...

Genie

06-15-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
Cookie2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,568	Does Anyone Know if those Ear Thermometers Work the same on dogs? I'm just wondering if I can use one of those Ear Thermometers on my dog? IF we can use a baby rectal thermometer then I'm wondering if the Ear Thermometer works the same or will it give me an incorrect temp reading? I realize that dogs ears are not shaped like humans and so the ear thermometer may not get the accurate reading? Just wondering since I saw an Ear Thermometer at Walmart with a sticker price of $14 ! I rather use that instead of holding a rectal thermometer in her butt for a minute every day for a week lol. The less stressful for her ,the better... Genie