Pet-Temp Instant Pet Ear Thermometer

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  • Quick and efficient thermometer can read your pet’s temperature in just one second.
  • Used and recommended by veterinarians.
  • Helps you monitor your furry friend’s temperature, so you can keep her healthy.
  • A much easier alternative to rectal thermometers.
  • Suitable for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas and guinea pigs.

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Questions & Answers

10 Customer Questions

What is the accuracy of this thermometer when used on a dog? e.g., what is the variation? Accuracy is + or - how many degrees off?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 08, 2019
Accuracy is tested by using a device with a known temperature. The manufacturer uses a reference body that allows them to calibrate within ASTM standards of plus or minus 0.2 degree Celsius. It will read the ear temperature of plus or minus 0.2 degree Celsius (or 0.3 degree Fahrenheit). The thermometer tip must be pointed at the horizontal canal in the dog or cats ear. The horizontal canal is the heat pocket that needs to be measured. This is accomplished by pulling the outside ear and pushing the tip so it’s snug in the ear while pointing towards the opposite jaw. If the tip is just put slightly into the ear, the temperature will read low because the vertical canal is cooled by ambient air.

How do I change the battery?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 23, 2022
Due to the fact that the Vet-Temp will need recalibration after the battery is changed, the VetTemp must be returned to Advanced Monitors Corporation for a new battery. The life span of the battery is over 20,000 temperatures, with a shelf life of up to 10 years. If the Vet-Temp were used 20 times a day, 6 days per week, the battery would last approximately 4 years. Although, more extensive thermometer usage may somewhat shorten the life of the battery

Can you use for cats

Answer by Chewy • Dec 18, 2019
This thermometer is suitable for dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas and guinea pigs.

Can I use this thermometer on my puppy or is this to be used on dogs in their adult stage?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 02, 2019
This ear thermometer can be used for all life stages of pets.
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26 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By George on Aug 8, 2025

Just keeps going. Wonderful product.

This was actually purchased pre-Chewy from a local vendor Dr. Fosters and Smith that has subsequently become part of Chewy. We originally got it along with about

This was actually purchased pre-Chewy from a local vendor Dr. Fosters and Smith that has subsequently become part of Chewy. We originally got it along with about 80 covers to check our Maine Coon cart’s temperature. That was 1991. Our cat lived to a pleasant old age of 16. Recently our miniature poodle Brewster who is 16 in 2 weeks has had a series of bladder infections. The vet wanted to track his temperature and we were going to buy one again. I took a chance looking in our pet supplies and found this. The battery still shows 100% full and it works perfectly-we compared his temperature in the office before relying on this due to its age. It’s an absolute breeze to use and in a few seconds we know how the little guy is doing fever wise. Highly recommended to many others over the years even though we didn’t need it much. Best $60 we’ve spent on pet supplies in a long time. It’s served well over 5 cats and 6 dogs.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Laura on Jun 7, 2025

Very finicky, difficult to get reading.

Im a vet tech and I use the ear ones in clinic from a different brand. I wanted one at home for convenience. Not only do my dogs hate it, I have extreme difficulty

Im a vet tech and I use the ear ones in clinic from a different brand. I wanted one at home for convenience. Not only do my dogs hate it, I have extreme difficulty getting it to read their temperature. It does better with cats, but any ear hair, wax, and your angle will dramatically affect your reading. Do not recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Laura on Mar 12, 2025

Easy to use, once you get the hang of it

This works really well, but it's faster read than I expected, so took some adjustment. I also struggled a bit getting the fresh plastic (saran wrap-like) cover onto

This works really well, but it's faster read than I expected, so took some adjustment. I also struggled a bit getting the fresh plastic (saran wrap-like) cover onto the lens end, but once I knew how much force it took to stretch it on, it all went well. AND I'm happy that our cat is feeling much better; the temperature tells us what's going on. (Much better to use the ear than the other end of the cat! ;)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michelle on Aug 5, 2025

Easy to use

I loved that I got an accurate reading in less than 2 seconds

I loved that I got an accurate reading in less than 2 seconds

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Megan on Feb 20, 2025

Very Dissapointed

This was expensive and didnt work at all. I used it on my other three cats to test and get familiar with using it. 98.3 temp for all cats, every time. This would

This was expensive and didnt work at all. I used it on my other three cats to test and get familiar with using it. 98.3 temp for all cats, every time. This would be a concering temp for a cat and there is no way they are all exactly the same. Doesn't work and an exorbitant price. I didnt even bother with the cat I was concerned to have a fever. Just taking her to vet to get it done the old fashioned way,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Dorothy on Sep 8, 2025

Didn't work

Not recommended

Not recommended

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Amy on Dec 16, 2024

Pet-temp

This thing won't stop beeping, even when in storage and turned off.

This thing won't stop beeping, even when in storage and turned off.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Antonia on Apr 8, 2024

Hard to work with the covers. Not confident that it’s accurate

Hard to work with the covers. Not confident that it’s accurate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Chris on Oct 18, 2023

Works well

I got this to monitor my cat's temperature. He is quite feisty and it's hard to take his temp. This works in like 2 seconds so he doesn't even realize it's there!

I got this to monitor my cat's temperature. He is quite feisty and it's hard to take his temp. This works in like 2 seconds so he doesn't even realize it's there! Seems very accurate too.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Kristin on Oct 25, 2022

Worked well while it lasted

This worked well for a few months then it became so unreliable. I get very low and extremely different readings just seconds apart now. It was a lifesaver while

This worked well for a few months then it became so unreliable. I get very low and extremely different readings just seconds apart now. It was a lifesaver while it did work as I cannot get a rectal reading on my wiggly cat for the life of me. Her ears were warm one day along with other symptoms and I easily checked her temperature with this thermometer and found that she had a fever. Was able to get her into the vet before she got worse. Easy to use product. Just wish it lasted longer. Had it less than a year.