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Normal Rectal Temperature of Neonatal Dogs and Cats

Normal Rectal Temperature of Neonatal Dogs and Cats

Week of Age

Normal Rectal Temperature (reference range)

1

95°–99°F (35°–37.2°C)

2–3

97°–100°F (36.1°–37.8°C)

4

99°–101°F (37.2°–38.3°C)