pamnock
Well-Known Member
Now that viral season is upon us with avengence, it's important to know how to take your rabbit's bodytemperature because a rise or fall in body temperature is often thefirst sign of illness.
"All pet owners should have a baby thermometer. Apply some lubricant tothe thermometer, insert it gently into the rectum, and hold it therefor about 1 minute. Normal rabbit temperature is about 101o F to 103oF."
Source:http://www.rabbit.org/journal/2-4/emergency-preparedness.html
This site gives excellent instructions on taking the rabbit's temperature:
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html
Pam
"All pet owners should have a baby thermometer. Apply some lubricant tothe thermometer, insert it gently into the rectum, and hold it therefor about 1 minute. Normal rabbit temperature is about 101o F to 103oF."
Source:http://www.rabbit.org/journal/2-4/emergency-preparedness.html
This site gives excellent instructions on taking the rabbit's temperature:
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html
Pam