Taking a rabbit's temperature

[theevenstarlight]

Hello, I was wondering how to take a rabbit's temperature anally? I've always been afraid todo it this way. I have an ear thermometer; are those accurate?

 

[Haley]

I would ask your vet to show you if you'd like to be able to do it yourself. Next time youre in for a visit, feel free to ask, they should do it at no extra charge.

I did find an article from the http://www.rabbit.org/journal<WBR>/2-4/emergency-preparedness<WBR>.html]hrs website[/url] that explained briefly how to do it:

"All pet owners should have a baby thermometer. Apply some lubricant to the thermometer, insert it gently into the rectum, and hold it there for about 1 minute. Normal rabbit temperature is about 101o F to 103o F."

I would be worried about doing it myself though for the first time. Again, might want a vet to show you the best method..dont want to hurt anything

 

[theevenstarlight]

That&#39;s a great idea! I&#39;m taking my rabbit in in about 3 weeks, so I&#39;ll ask her to show me then.

 

[katt]

i have done it before and it wasn&#39;t to hard.

i just set a plate of greens in front of the rabbit and he didn&#39;t even care what i was doing (this was back when i bred). . .

just remember that you don&#39;t have to stick it to far in there:shock: