Yes you can use a digital thermometer with a probe protector. How old is your dog??,,,how large ??....is this a little puppy or a grown dog?? With a digital thermometer, lubricate the end with vaseline or K-Y jelly and insert the tip about 1" into the dogs rectum.....you have to be sure you have the dog secured tightly so he isnt jumping around, or you could cause injury to his rectum if he is struggling violently and you have a probe in his rectum. Please update on temp when you get it! Anymore vomiting? How much blood was in the first vomit? If he vomits again and it is bloody or has more blood than the first episode, you are going to have to take pup in.....he could just have irritation to his stomach lining from not eating....have you fed him the bland chicken and rice yet? Dont give him too much....you dont want to over feed him to make him full, just want to get some food in there to buffer the stomach acid.... |