Many Husky dog owners thought their husky had a fever as soon as they touched the dog's head and felt hot or had a dry nose. In fact, the correct way is: use a thermometer to determine whether a husky has a fever. The most accurate measurement site is the anus.

1. Don't judge by the nose of the husky

Many owners of huskies like to judge the dog's fever by the dry nose. Judging by this alone is not the right approach. Although Xiao Ha's nose may become hot and dry when he has a fever, since there are many mucus glands on the dog's nose, it is still possible to secrete mucus normally to keep the nose moist. The correct way to correctly determine whether they have a fever is to take their temperature.

2. How to measure the body temperature of huskies

You can use a thermometer at home, remember to throw the mercury column to 35°C before measuring The following, then clamp into the inner thigh of the husky's hind legs or the underarms of the forelegs. But the best place is the anus. (It does sound a bit inelegant, but the anus is the most accurate measurement.)

It is best to rub the thermometer with Vaseline before the test, so that the dog's pain when inserted into the dog's anus will be reduced. smaller. Then gently insert the thermometer into the husky's anus to measure for 5-10 minutes.

3. Comparison table of normal body temperature for Husky dogs

Normal Husky puppy body temperature: 38.5 degrees to 39.0 degrees is normal; small adult dogs: 38.0 Degrees to 39.0 degrees are normal; for medium dogs: 38.5-39°C for puppies and 38-38.5°C for adults; 37.5 to 38.5 degrees is normal for large adult dogs. Take the temperature when the dog is quiet.

ps: We love pets.net to remind everyone that the above body temperature is measured by the anus. If the dog owner of Xiaoha really can’t bear to insert the anus, the armpit and thigh are also fine, but the temperature in the anus is generally 0.5 °C higher than the armpit or inner thigh, please check it yourself.