Why is my small dog's temperature low? Is my pet thermometer accurate?

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Is it normal if chico has his temperature down to 36.8 his a small dog... I'm using that thermometer but its giving me different answers should I keep using that for chico. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 12 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

When you take the temperature there is a chance that sometimes when there is a lot of poop in the rectum, the temperature appears a bit lower than it should be. If Chico does not appear ill, is lively and happy, eats and drinks properly, I would not worry so much. Take his temperature again tomorrow, leave the thermometer in the rectum until it makes the sound that the temperature is recorded, and then gently pull it out. You should push the thermometers tip gently into the rectum about an inch to make sure you are getting an inner body temperature. If Chico appears ill, sleeps a lot and is lethargic, he needs to be seen by your veterinarian.

Why is my small dog's temperature low? Is my pet thermometer accurate?

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