How do you take a dog's temperature?

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Learning how to take your dog’s temperature properly can help determine if immediate veterinary care is needed. Your dog’s normal rectal temperature is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures may necessitate a trip to your veterinarian, depending on other symptoms. read more

Take the dog’s temperature. If you are using a digital thermometer, you will need to push the button on the shaft of the thermometer to turn it on. Push it again to begin taking the dog’s temperature. The display will likely flash or you will see the temperature increasing while you take the dog’s temperature. read more

You do not need to take your dog to your veterinarian to just get a temperature reading; rather with the right tools and some collaboration from your dog, you can easily assess your dog's internal temperature from the comfort of your home! But first let's learn more about fevers in dogs and let's debunk some common myths. read more