It takes 3-5 minutes to take the dog’s temperature and clamp its hind legs. If using a mercury thermometer, it is recommended to hold the mercury thermometer on your dog's hind leg for three to five minutes. Do not let the dog exercise vigorously before measuring the temperature. At the same time, you should try to avoid exercising the dog during the temperature measurement process to avoid inaccurate temperature measurement.

If you use an electronic thermometer, you can judge whether the measurement time is enough according to the prompts of the electronic thermometer.

Three ways to measure the dog’s temperature:

1. Anal thermometry, which is to insert a thermometer into the dog’s rectum to measure the temperature. The method is more accurate, but the operation is more troublesome.

2. Hind leg thermometry, which is to measure the temperature of the dog’s hind legs and armpits. It is best for the owner to reward the dog appropriately after completing the measurement.

3. In clinical practice, an ear thermometer is often used, just put it on the pet’s ear and gently press it.