How do I take my dog's temperature?

How do I take my dog's temperature?

Bernadine D. Cruz. DVM (Companion Animal Medicine Expert, Laguna Hills Animal Hospital ) gives expert video advice on: How do I take my dog's temperature?

Taking your dog's temperature might not be the most fun thing in the world for you, but it is important for you to know what is normal for your dog. Taking a dog's temperature is just like taking a human baby's temperature. You pop a thermometer, often digital is a little bit easier than the old-fashioned glass one, into the dog's backside. Put a little bit of KY jelly or petroleum jelly, gently insert it into their rectum and have somebody help hold on to your dog. Normal dog temperature is between 11 to 12.5 Fahrenheit.