The health of our pets is the main thing when they become part of our home. For this reason, that your temperature is normal (between 38 and 39 degrees ) is essential for you to maintain full health, along with a good diet and physical activity appropriate to your needs.
We must bear in mind that “abnormal” situations can alter our dog’s temperature: that he has done a strong dose of sport that day, that he has made a trip, that a bitch in heat is nearby …
That is why to be aware that his temperature is normal it is always a good option to have an unbreakable material thermometer for our furry companion, of course with the sole purpose of taking his temperature. This is because the temperature that best tells us if our dog has a fever or not is through the rectum , which represents the inside of the animal’s body in a stable way.
Do you know how to take your temperature correctly?
- The first thing to be clear about is that we should not be afraid when putting the thermometer on the dog. We will always have the help of professionals to help us introduce it and measure it in the best way.
- Of course the dog must be upright and straight . As it is a rectal measure, the correct position of our canine is essential so as not to disturb or harm it.
- The time that the thermometer must be inserted must be around 30 seconds or, if it is automatic, until the beep sounds. We must write down the result, along with the date it was measured, to have a record of our pet’s temperature in case it is necessary in the future.
- If we have a slightly sensitive dog (we already know that there are some dogs that bring out their skills as a playwright actor on occasion) we can help insert the thermometer through the anus with a little Vaseline .
- If it is a large dog (which we cannot handle with our two hands alone) we will need the help of another person to hold its paws so that it does not sit when we try to insert the thermometer.
- It is very important to disinfect the thermometer with alcohol once we have measured the dog’s temperature.
- As we have said, there are situations that alter the dog (exercise, encounters with others of its breed …) so we must take it when it is calmer and has not yet eaten any food .
