With a rectal thermometer
With a rectal thermometer.
no
The average rectal temperature of a three toed sloth is usually between 28 Celsius and 32 Celsius (If you take the temp for week). "I tried to take my sloth's rectal temperature but I lost my thermometer and got my hand dirty."
for safety
There are many methods of taking the human temperature and with each it's set of problems. Oral is subject to the last thing you had to eat, axillary (armpit) is subject to outside temperature, and rectal is subject to getting you beaten for trying to take it there. Unfortunately rectal is the most accurate other than Kidney, but you have to be dead to take it there. Others such as tympanic, temporal and others are proving to be much less accurate that originally thought.
Must be very healthy person.
To take a rectal temperature, a lubricated thermometer is gently inserted about an inch into the anus and left in place for about a minute until the temperature is measured. It is important to use a thermometer specifically designed for rectal use to ensure accuracy and safety.
To use a pet rectal thermometer to take your pet's temperature, first lubricate the thermometer with petroleum jelly. Gently insert the thermometer into your pet's rectum about 1-2 inches. Hold it in place for about 1-2 minutes until the thermometer beeps or signals that it has finished. Remove the thermometer and clean it thoroughly before and after each use.
No, you cannot take a dog's temperature using an infrared thermometer. It is recommended to use a rectal thermometer for accurate results.
Bout 10 mins!
To use a rectal dog thermometer, first lubricate the tip with petroleum jelly. Gently insert the thermometer about 1-2 inches into the dog's rectum and hold it in place for about 1-2 minutes. Be sure to clean the thermometer before and after each use.