If you notice that your dog has become lethargic, refuses to eat and drinks a lot, while it may have a hot nose, you need to measure its temperature.
It is necessary
Thermometer, clock, petroleum jelly (oil, cream)
Instructions
Step 1
Ask someone to insure you - to hold the dog. It is possible that she will start to break out with this procedure. You can try to close the eyes of the dog with the palm of your hand, it has a calming effect on many animals.
Step 2
Squeeze some petroleum jelly (cream, oil) onto your finger and lubricate the tip of the thermometer. Carefully insert the thermometer into the dog's rectum about one and a half centimeters (we measure from the tip of the thermometer, not from the beginning of the scale!)
Step 3
Time yourself. The thermometer must be kept for one and a half to two minutes. While waiting, encourage your dog with affectionate words and pet it. Believe me, she really doesn't like what they do to her.
Step 4
After two minutes, carefully remove the thermometer and look at the scale. If the temperature rises above 38.5 - be sure to contact your veterinarian!
Step 5
Remember to wash the thermometer thoroughly before putting it back in place.
