We all love our pets beyond words can express and can go to any lengths when it comes to their safety and well-being. Unfortunately, we are often limited by our extent of awareness and knowledge, and this can mean grave consequences for our pets. One such aspect, and probably one of the most underrated and overlooked ones, is having a thermometer dedicated for your pets.
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When and Why are Thermometers Used on Your Pets?
A responsible pet parent or owner takes their pets for regular health check-ups to the veterinarian. They also rush to the hospital at the first sign of any abnormality, just to be safe. In fact, you should do so, because the healthcare technology and animal medicine are not as advanced as those of humans and your pet can get into serious trouble if abnormalities are ignored.
Therefore, one of the first things that any doctor at a veterinary hospital does is that they check the temperature of your pet by inserting a thermometer (usually a digital or electronic one) into their anus. Moreover, it is also recommended that you do a periodic temperature check once in two or three weeks to keep an eye.
Why Should You Dedicate a Thermometer for Your Pet?
At an animal hospital or clinic, there are usually numerous other sick animals with highly contagious and extremely deadly viruses like Parvo that come in for a treatment. The most terrifying part here is that the same thermometer that was used for a virus-infested dog or cat may also be used on your pet.
Although the doctors do sterilise the equipment, the risk is not completely averted since even the slightest contact of your pets with this virus can put them in great danger.
Hence, you should dedicate a thermometer for your pet and always carry it with you every time you visit the vet. Insist that they use only your thermometer for the diagnosis.
Furthermore, having a thermometer with yourself allows you to quickly check your pet’s temperature at home if you feel something is not right. That will help you make decisions like if you should rush to the doctor or not.
Conclusion
You might ask why you should only get a thermometer? If the risk is not averted completely after sterilisation, then should you not buy more equipment of your own?
Well, the answer is simple, as somebody who is not a medical professional you have limited access to most of the medical equipment. Furthermore, buying a thermometer does not cost much compared to other medical-grade equipment.
Of course, the more equipment you have, the better. But getting a thermometer is a good start for a safer tomorrow for your pet!
