I've never heard that, hmm. I could definately be mistaken, but we don't use
specific rectal thermometers at work, I'll have to check maybe they're rectal
approved and others aren't.
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> Date: 2005/02/04 Fri PM 12:38:02 EST
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> Ohhh. I was told it had be a rectal thermometer.
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> >yup you should... use any kind of thermometer does not have to be
> >specifically a for anal. I just use a digital beep when its done one. use
> >some k-y jelly and the only thing you have to worry about is him staying
> >still you don't want to jab his inside with it. sometimes they (their
> >muscles) resist so go gentle, make sure its in maybe a half inch, if its
> >just the tip it won't read correctly. Normal is about 100 - 102.5. if your
> >thermom doesn't beep whenits done we just wait till it doesn't go up for a
> >sec that go fast whenthey have a fever.
> >If he has a fever you can gice SQ fluids but don't without checking with
> >the vet first, sometimes cats have underlying issues that the fluidds will
> >make worse and you will need a dose based on that and his weight. if not
> >fluids you can put alcohol on the pads of his feet and inside the pinna of
> >his ear and wipe him down wiht a cool damp washclothe.
> >let me know.
> >Kristi
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