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ckuz13 · 06-15-2008, 10:29 AM

I really don't think so..although it would be great..I think dogs are less tolerant of having something in their ear then in the bum anyway..I don't think I ever tried to take my dogs temp. before..you can try it ..take a rectal reading, then see if you get the same reading from the ear..but be careful not to go too far in the ear canal.. If it doens't work at least you have a thermometer for yourself..good luck..

06-15-2008, 10:29 AM	#2
ckuz13 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 351	I really don't think so..although it would be great..I think dogs are less tolerant of having something in their ear then in the bum anyway..I don't think I ever tried to take my dogs temp. before..you can try it ..take a rectal reading, then see if you get the same reading from the ear..but be careful not to go too far in the ear canal.. If it doens't work at least you have a thermometer for yourself..good luck..