I don't know why every vet doesn't have a digital thermometer. They are much easier, because they are quicker, and safer because they won't break if you drop them.

Pros: Quick, accurate reading

Cons: none

As I get older I find that I can no longer read the red line on the old fashioned thermometers. I keep one of these in my car and several in the shelter at all times. If we have an animal that appears to be unhealthy we immediately take its temperature and figure out a treatment plan based on whether the temp is elevated or not.

Pros: Accurate, fast, easy to read, inexpensive

Cons: None

we use one of these at the shelter. when we are doing health checks on dogs. they come in very handy. a must if you have a sick animal.

Pros: very easy to use

Cons: don't last long

We use this thermometer at our shelter. It's very simple to use and accurate. You can also use plastic sleeves so it is always clean and ready to go. This is such a necessity.

Pros: very accurate

Cons: none

I always have a digital pet thermometer in the house. This one is great. It is easy to use, fast, accurate, and comes with a plastic cover. I prefer this particular thermometer over the pet ear thermometer that I also have. The ear thermometer is much easier to use because it it inserted in the ear, however it gives variable readings and lots of errors. I prefer the regular digital thermometer as the results are more accurate. This is a great product to have on-hand in the event a pet becomes ill.

Pros: Easy to use, accurate, fast reading

Cons: May need someone to help take pet's temperature