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Normal Rectal Temperature of Small Animal Neonates

Normal Rectal Temperature of Small Animal Neonates

Period

Normal Rectal Temperature

Wk 1

95°–99°F (35°–37.2°C)

Wk 2–3

97°–100°F (36.1°–37.8°C)

At weaning

99°–101°F (37.2°–38.3°C)