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my dog had been very tired and shivering for the last 24 hours. she spent 5 days at the beach with 4-5 different dogs playing and running around. I am hoping she is just very tired from si much activity. any advice?
Tip 4 - How to take a dog's temperature If you suspect your dog is sick then taking your dog's temperature is important. It is not difficult, but it is a task best performed with two people. Have someone hold the dog still, preferably someone the dog know and likes.
Apply petroleum jelly to the head or bulb of a rectal thermometer.
Slowly slide the thermometer into the dog's rectum about 1 inch deep.
Wait 2 minutes for a mercury thermometer.
Remove slowly and read the thermometer. Shake down the thermometer and clean it after every use. A dog's normal body temperature ranges between 100.5 Fahrenheit (38.1°C) and 102.5 Fahrenheit (39.2°C). A dog's temperature below 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2°C) and temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40°C) are considered extremely serious and your dog should be brought to a veterinarian immediately.
