Normal Rectal Temperature Ranges
Species | °C | °F |
|---|---|---|
Cat | 38.1–39.2 | 100.5–102.5 |
Dog | 37.5–39.2 | 99.5–102.5 |
Horse | ||
Mare | 37.3–38.2 | 99.1–100.8 |
Stallion | 37.2–38.1 | 99.0–100.6 |
Rabbit | 38.6–40.1 | 101.5–104.2 |
Cattle | ||
Beef cow | 36.7–39.1 | 98.0–102.4 |
Dairy cow | 38.0–39.3 | 100.4–102.8 |
Sheep | 38.3–39.9 | 100.9–103.8 |
Goat | 38.5–39.7 | 101.3–103.5 |
Pig | 38.7–39.8 | 101.6–103.6 |
Chicken (daylight) | 40.6–43.0 | 105.0–109.4 |
Adapted from Robertshaw D. Temperature Regulation and Thermal Environment, in Dukes' Physiology of Domestic Animals, 12th ed., Reece WO, Ed. Copyright 2004, Cornell University Press. | ||