Pet-Temp Instant Pet Ear Thermometer

The battery died in under a month and it cannot be replaced unless you send it to the manufacturer. Who thought this was a good idea?

very disappointed, I can't even get the unit to register the same temperature on the same animal checking just minutes apart. and I mean off by several degrees. I tried checking 3 times and going for an average but that doesn't help when I know I have a sick kitten I need a dependable unit, this one sure isn't. Also when I first received the unit it already had a cover sleeve on the ear piece and the was a temperature recorded in the Memory almost like it had been "tested before". I was expecting a unit that would work so I wouldn't have to keep using rectal thermometers especially on the kittens

I bought this for my cat because it is extremely difficult to take their temps. My cat allowed me to use this with no upset to him. Terrific product.

Sadly, when I opened the box to use it for the first time, the screen was blank and no matter how many times/ how long I held the button, it was non responsive. I was told by the company that they're recalibrated before they're shipped out so they were surprised it arrived to me nonfunctioning. Needless to say, I'm supposed to be getting a new one direct from the company, I just don't know when it will arrive; it's already been a couple weeks. My review is based on the potential of the next one actually working.

I ordered this for my peace of mind for when my FIV+ kitty doesn't feel well. Simple to operate. I checked my own temperature for accuracy first and it gave me 98.6. My cat doesn't seem to mind it at all and it only takes a second or two to get a reading. They say that the "old fashioned way" is a bit more accurate but I think your pet (cats especially) would tolerate this much better!

Used the thermometer and it worked. I would recommend this product especially if you senior pets to check their temperature if they look like they feel bad.

The battery will barely last 1 year and has to be sent to the manufacturer for replacement

This is the pet owner version of the Vet-Temp thermometer used in veterinary clinics. If you have multiple pets, or pets with chronic illness like an upper respiratory virus, you'll be glad to have this around. For example, I have a cat with calicivirus who recently spiked a fever of 106. I knew he didn't feel well, but I couldn't have guessed his fever was that bad. A rectal temp is the standard for getting an accurate reading, but not all animals will tolerate that. This can be just as accurate although it does take a little practice because the lens needs to point at the ear drum. If it doesn't point at the ear drum, you'll get a lower reading. You do need to use the lens covers to prevent This is the pet owner version of the Vet-Temp thermometer used in veterinary clinics. If you have multiple pets, or pets with chronic illness like an upper respiratory virus, you'll be glad to have this around. For example, I have a cat with calicivirus who recently spiked a fever of 106. I knew he didn't feel well, but I couldn't have guessed his fever was that bad. A rectal temp is the standard for getting an accurate reading, but not all animals will tolerate that. This can be just as accurate although it does take a little practice because the lens needs to point at the ear drum. If it doesn't point at the ear drum, you'll get a lower reading. You do need to use the lens covers to prevent ear debris from obscuring or contaminating the lens. … more

I'd give this zero stars if I could. Another example of where Chewy has gone down hill. Finally received the item and the battery that is supposed to last 5 years, is already dead!!! never turned on once!!!