Practical Natural Medical Treatments for cats and dogs

Measuring temperatures
For those of you who are beginners, here is the way to check the temperature of a dog. Introduce the correct end of the thermometer into the anus in such a way that the correct end is completely covered. Keep the thermometer in that position for a couple of minutes; then, withdraw it and read it. Remember that you have to shake the thermometer well so that the mercury gets below the normal temperature which is approximately 385°C, although this varies from one dollar to another (by the way, there are special thermometers for dogs which can be purchased in pharmacies). A high fever would be anything between 39.5 and 41.5°C. After using the thermometer, wash it with cold water and pine solvent.

If you suspect that your dog has a fever and you don't have a thermometer at hand, you can touch the insides of the ears with your hand. If the temperature is normal, the ears will be slightly hot; however, if there is fever, they will be very hot.

Measuring the pulse

The normal heartbeat rhythm of a dog is between 90 and 100 heartbeats per minute (in the cat, 110 to 120). In order to measure the polls, you must find an artery in the inner part of the thigh and press it against the bone with your fingers; that way you can feel the pulsations and you can count them.