Pet Thermometer

My new thermometer....
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&N=2002&Nty=1

My scale...
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...002+22734&pc=1

Yesterday I bought a Pet-Temp Thermometer that works for cats & dogs.
I also have a pet scale like this one, that enables me to monitor Dexter & Sadie's weight at home.

I purchased the thermometer because I decided it would be useful to have a baseline normal temp on both kitties.
If I think they might be ill...I can take their temp at home and have a better idea if they need to make the stressful trip to their vet's office.


The temperature is taken in the ear canal. It only takes 1 second to get an accurate reading.
I have not tried it yet. When I get the nerve to use it...I will let you know how it worked.
Have you used one before? Any tips on how to use it by yourself?

Lei there excellent!. I've often thought about getting a thermometer because they'd be handy to have.

I agree Susan. I have been thinking about buying one for over a year.

I just used it on both kitties. It was not difficult to use because it works so fast.

Dexter's wellness, resting, AM temp is 101.1 Fahrenheit this morning.
Sadie's is 100.6 F.

The booklet that came with the thermometer said that normal temp is between 100 & 103 F. or 37.7 & 39.4 Celsius.
I will take their temps for 3 days then calculate their average baseline temps.

I think this will be a worthwhile investment in my furkids care.

Ear thermometers are convenient but not all that accurate. It is significantly less expensive and more accurate to just use a digital thermometer made for humans. For $15 or so you can get the good kind that gives a reading in 10 seconds. I've had good luck with these.

I am afraid to stick a thermometer up my kitties backside. I fear that I might injure them.
More power to you if you can do it.

I've been using a baby's ear thermometer on the cats for a couple of years. My vet was sceptical, and did her own trial, and is now using an ear thermometer on "hard cases".

Thanks for your feedback. I was amazed how calm Dexter & Sadie were when I put it in their ear. I tried to take their temp. anally once, but lost the battle and I do mean battle.

I don't need absolute accuracy. An average base line will help me tell if their temp is to high or low.
When they seem out of sorts but do not have other obvious symptoms, this will help me know if they are running a fever & need to go to their vet immediately. I sure don't want to dash them to the vet unnecessarily. Peace of mind is my aim.

Originally Posted by jcat

I've been using a baby's ear thermometer on the cats for a couple of years. My vet was sceptical, and did her own trial, and is now using an ear thermometer on "hard cases".

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