Body temperature is the most basic vital sign of pets, so measuring and understanding pet body temperature is the first lesson that pet owners must take!

The normal body temperature of adult dogs is 37.5-38.5℃, and the normal body temperature of puppies is 38.5-39℃.

The normal body temperature of cats is 38-38.5℃.

The body temperature of dogs and cats is usually low in the morning and high in the evening, with a daily difference of about 0.2-0.5°C. When the outside world is hot and dogs and cats are eating, exercising, excited, and nervous, the body temperature can temporarily rise; when dogs and cats suffer from proctitis, diarrhea, anal relaxation, or a thermometer is inserted into the feces in the rectum, the value of the rectal temperature measurement There will be errors.

The body temperature of dogs and cats is usually measured in the rectum. When measuring body temperature, first swing the mercury column of the thermometer below 35°C, wipe it with cotton for disinfection, and apply lubricant before use. After confirming the security of the dog and cat being tested, the tester will lift the tail of the dog and cat upward with one hand, and slowly insert the thermometer into the anus of the dog and cat with the other hand. The back end of the thermometer is connected to a clip with a string, and the clip is fixed on the coat on the back of the dog or cat to prevent the thermometer from falling off the anus (or directly assist it with your hands). After 3-5 minutes, take out the thermometer and read the temperature reading.

Friendly reminder: High or low body temperature is a bad sign. Excluding pathological factors, some stress reactions can also cause abnormal body temperature in pets. For example: fright, strenuous exercise, etc. may cause elevated levels. Hypoglycemia can cause hypothermia. These conditions are different from pathological causes. They can be discovered in time, corrected and controlled in time! In summer, the weather is hot, so you must pay special attention\