Comparison of axillary and inguinal body temperature to rectal temperature in healthy guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus)

Background: Core body temperature is a crucial health parameter. Temperature aberrations can indicate certain infectious or inflammatory disorders, influence clinical management decisions, and serve as a prognostic indicator for patient recovery. Historically, rectal temperature measurements have been utilized in small companion zoologic animals. However, there is a growing interest in less invasive methods including auricular and axillary...