for safety
Rectal is more accurate because it takes the core body temperature.
A rectal temperature is generally considered more accurate than an oral temperature, as it is closer to the body's core temperature. However, rectal temperatures may not be practical or comfortable for some individuals, so oral temperatures are more commonly used for routine monitoring.
All pet rabbit breeds, including the Mini Rex, should have the same internal temperature. A rabbit's rectal temperature should be between 99-104F (37.2-40C). If the rabbit's temperature is higher or lower than this, immediate veterinary care is necessary. See the related question below for more info and helpful links.
No. You only add a degree when taking a axial (under the arm) temp. This is because the axial temp is taken externally, so it only gives a close approximation of the body's internal temperature. Since oral temps are taken from inside the mouth, they give you the accurate internal body temperature without having to add anything.
The body temperature of a rabbit ranges between 101 degrees Fahrenheit to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius to 39.4 degrees Celsius). This temperature is normal for a rabbit.
The normal body temperature of a rabbit in degrees Celsius is: 36.8 °C - 41.4 °C.
The normal rectal temperature is 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, or 35..7 degrees Celsius. However, a wide range of normal human body temperatures have been observed.
ear, oral, axillary or rectal are locations it can be measured
oral thermometer rectal thermometer aural thermometer feeling the forehead with your hand
(98.4 - measured rectal temperature) / 1.5 Formula: Temperature of body when found = (Initial Difference between body and ambient temp)(e)^(-k x t) + ambient temperature
An oral thermometer is designed to be used in the mouth to measure body temperature, while a rectal thermometer is inserted into the rectum for a more accurate reading of core body temperature. Rectal thermometers are typically more accurate but may be less comfortable to use.