RaineysMom Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) ok, I'm embarrassed to admit I've never (had to) take a dog's temp before and have NO idea how. I mean, I do (I know where it goes) but how far in and what is a normal temp? I have a digital thermometer that has like a 1/4 inch metal tip on it, and about maybe 2" before the readout part starts. Nube has been acting "off" for at least a week now, and his nose is warm and dry all the time too, and I'm worried :( It had been really hot here up until yesterday, and I'd hoped that the heat was the cause and he'd go more back to normal with the much cooler weather, but no. thanks in advance for the help! Edited June 30, 2010 by RaineysMom Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I use a digital here, and only insert it 1/2 way on the one I use. I also always lubricate it first and normal temp is 101-102 Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Rectally. Digital thermometer is easiest. Only needs to go in about 1", no more. Normal is @ 101. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Ditto the above. I use the disposable covers on the thermometer. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Let me just add that I think EVERY dog owner should have at least a basic "home veterinary guide" type book on hand! The one I have and love is called Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook--gives you all kinds of basic, important info., like normal temp, etc. Book on Amazon.com They make one for cats too, fyi! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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