A normal thermometer can be used to take the temperature of a dog. Make sure you shake down the mercury before using it. Insert the thermometer fot two-thirds of its length via the anus into the dog,s rectum so that the bowl of the thermometer rest against the rectal wall. Leave the thermometer in position for about one minute.
If the dog,s temperature is outside the range of 37.8 to 39.2 celsius (100 to 102.5 fahrenheit), contact your vet straight away.
Tomorrow I will write about the dogs third eyelid. cheers.
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