Measuring Body Temperature: Rectal Temperature

Save as favorite

4.3

/ 5

1 Review

Treatment Type: Medical Devices

Caregiver: Your Choice - Do it Yourself or Use a Vet / Professional

Measuring Body Temperature: Rectal Temperature | Dog Owner Ratings | RightPet

A dog's normal body temperature can range from 101 - 102.5° Fahrenheit (38.3 - 39.2° Celsius). A temperature of less than 99° F (37.2° C), or above 103.5° F (39.7° C), is considered to be dangerous and requires immediate veterinary care.

Digital thermometers which can be inserted into the rectum are considered to be the most accurate way to measure a dog or cat's temperature.

Best technique

This is the only effective way to check a temperature in a dog. It is very important in cases of suspected illness to check a dog's tem...

Posted by Jennifer Peters DVM DABVP canine and feline on Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Measuring Body Temperature: Rectal Temperature for Anal Sac Cancer (Carcinomas)

4.3

/ 5

Shop for Measuring Body Temperature: Rectal Temperature

Fast Rectal Thermometer for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Pe...

^$ 54⁹⁵ ($0.15/Count) $54.95

Zeroyoyo Veterinary Pet Digital Thermometer Animal...

^$ 4⁴³ ($0.15/Count) $4.43

Digital Pet Thermometer For Cat, Dog, Cow, Birds, ...

^$ 28⁸⁰ ($0.15/Count) $28.80

ADC 422 Adtemp Vi Veterinary Thermometer, Degree F...

^$ 7⁶⁸ ($0.15/Count) $9.99