The Bottom Line
For the cat lover who wants to monitor her cat's temperature on a regular basis, the Pet-Temp Instant Ear Thermometer is an excellent substitute for a standard rectal thermometer.
Pros
- instant readings reduces stress to cat
- no lubricants or "shaking down" thermometer
- easy to follow instructions
Cons
- may take lots of practice
Description
- wrist strap prevents dropping
- probe folds into unit for storage
- digital readout
- separate lens cover dispenser with 25 covers
- automatic shutoff
- internal 5 year battery
- one year product warranty
Guide Review - Pet-Temp Instant Ear Thermometer
The Pet-Temp measures infrared heat waves from the eardrum region, and provides an accurate reading of the cat's body core temperature in one second.
Knowledge of your cat's normal temperature is important for quickly spotting when something is wrong, e.g., impending heat stroke, suspected illness, or convalescence from surgery or illness.
The unit requires a bit of practice to become proficient. The first task is to locate the cat's tragus in front of the ear canal, because proper insertion of the probe is critical to its accuracy. The instructions are easy to follow, and the manufacturer's site provides a helpful video.
Best of all, the cats tolerated the procedure readily, and I didn't have to worry about breaking a thermometer.
