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Kaos · 11-05-2011, 07:44 AM

Kaos is walking around the house panting a bit (something he NEVER does), and is pretty warm to the touch. I wanted to take his temp but I don't really know how.

I'm sure this is a stupid question but whats the right way to take your dogs temperature, and what should it be?

BabyGirl Rosie · 11-05-2011, 07:49 AM

The vet does it rectally. I know that is not what you really want to hear. But I am not sure how to give you specifics. I know I was told to feel the inside of their ear to tell if it was warm or not the last time Rosie was sick. I compared it to Mikki's which will be hard for you to do. Poor guy. I hope Kaos gets to feeling better.

Kaos · 11-05-2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

The vet does it rectally. I know that is not what you really want to hear. But I am not sure how to give you specifics. I know I was told to feel the inside of their ear to tell if it was warm or not the last time Rosie was sick. I compared it to Mikki's which will be hard for you to do. Poor guy. I hope Kaos gets to feeling better.

That's normally what I do. His inside of his ears/toungue and paws are warmer than usual. He's eating/drinking normally though. Maybe he just fell asleep in a sunny spot too long.

I'll keep a extra close eye on him anyway though.

BabyGirl Rosie · 11-05-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaos

That's normally what I do. His inside of his ears/toungue and paws are warmer than usual. He's eating/drinking normally though. Maybe he just fell asleep in a sunny spot too long.

I'll keep a extra close eye on him anyway though.

No other symptoms at all?

Kaos · 11-05-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

No other symptoms at all?

No just panting and warm to the touch.

yorkietalkjilly · 11-05-2011, 08:19 AM

I have a thermometer and take Tibbe's rectally. I insert about 1 1/2" and leave 3 minutes or so.

Kaos · 11-05-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I have a thermometer and take Tibbe's rectally. I insert about 1 1/2" and leave 3 minutes or so.

What's the normal temp for yorkies?

Princes mom · 11-05-2011, 09:07 AM

I would take him to the vet!!! Prince did the same thing. Please take him. At least you will know what's going on.

Kaos · 11-05-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

I would take him to the vet!!! Prince did the same thing. Please take him. At least you will know what's going on.

I took his temp he is only 100.5. He has stopped panting and I think he cooled down. Ears/toungue and pads have cooled down. He is bringing me all of his toys now. I had fallen asleep, and I think while I was asleep he was just napping in the sun... And mommy overreacted.

lisaly · 11-05-2011, 09:21 AM

That's totally normal for a Yorkie. That's the lower end of what's considered normal, so Kaos must have just enjoyed himself in the sun. If he has stopped panting and acting normally, there shouldn't be any reason for concern. I dealt with issues relating to panting with my babies who had trouble breathing, but sometimes it really was just them sitting in a warm, sun-filled spot in our house.

Kaos · 11-05-2011, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the help everyone!

I feel a bit silly for over-reacting.

lisaly · 11-05-2011, 10:26 AM

Please don't worry about overreacting. You love your little boy and want to do what's best for him. You have also learned some things for the future if you ever worry that he has a fever. Just enjoy your sweet little baby as you always do.

Ellie May · 11-05-2011, 11:57 AM

Sounds like all is fine. If it keeps happening, he would need to see the vet because both panting and hot skin are signs of pain. He probably just took a sunbath.

Taryn0405 · 11-05-2011, 12:57 PM

Gizmo sun bathes. And with the dark coat he's sooo warm to the touch. I'm glad your little man is okay!

yorkieusa · 11-05-2011, 03:49 PM

I see Kacee soaking in the sun all of the time and then she is always so hot afterward. I imagine that is what happened with Kaos.

11-05-2011, 07:44 AM	#1
Kaos YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 645	Temperature? Kaos is walking around the house panting a bit (something he NEVER does), and is pretty warm to the touch. I wanted to take his temp but I don't really know how. I'm sure this is a stupid question but whats the right way to take your dogs temperature, and what should it be? __________________ Amanda Mommy to Kaos

11-05-2011, 07:49 AM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	The vet does it rectally. I know that is not what you really want to hear. But I am not sure how to give you specifics. I know I was told to feel the inside of their ear to tell if it was warm or not the last time Rosie was sick. I compared it to Mikki's which will be hard for you to do. Poor guy. I hope Kaos gets to feeling better. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

11-05-2011, 08:19 AM	#6
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I have a thermometer and take Tibbe's rectally. I insert about 1 1/2" and leave 3 minutes or so. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

11-05-2011, 09:07 AM	#8
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	I would take him to the vet!!! Prince did the same thing. Please take him. At least you will know what's going on. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

11-05-2011, 09:23 AM	#11
Kaos YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 645	Thanks for the help everyone! I feel a bit silly for over-reacting. __________________ Amanda Mommy to Kaos

11-05-2011, 09:21 AM	#10
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	That's totally normal for a Yorkie. That's the lower end of what's considered normal, so Kaos must have just enjoyed himself in the sun. If he has stopped panting and acting normally, there shouldn't be any reason for concern. I dealt with issues relating to panting with my babies who had trouble breathing, but sometimes it really was just them sitting in a warm, sun-filled spot in our house.

11-05-2011, 10:26 AM	#12
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	Please don't worry about overreacting. You love your little boy and want to do what's best for him. You have also learned some things for the future if you ever worry that he has a fever. Just enjoy your sweet little baby as you always do.

11-05-2011, 11:57 AM	#13
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Sounds like all is fine. If it keeps happening, he would need to see the vet because both panting and hot skin are signs of pain. He probably just took a sunbath. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-05-2011, 12:57 PM	#14
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Gizmo sun bathes. And with the dark coat he's sooo warm to the touch. I'm glad your little man is okay! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

11-05-2011, 03:49 PM	#15
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I see Kacee soaking in the sun all of the time and then she is always so hot afterward. I imagine that is what happened with Kaos. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel