Deciding How to Take a Cat’s Temperature

Rectal, ear, or “armpit” thermometer?

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The three most dreaded words for many a cat owner are “Take her temperature.” The startled, angry reaction of a cat having a thermometer pushed into her behind — or even placed in her ear — is not something people look forward to.

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