Underarm pet thermometers faster than rectal: University of Wisconsin study
Mella Pet Care recently shared the results of a study with the potential to transform veterinary care practices. According to a news release, researchers at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse found, for the first time, that treating dogs and cats with axillary or underarm thermometers significantly decreases the length of the procedure, compared to conventional rectal thermometers.
The goal of the study, conducted by the Biology Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) was to evaluate the efficiency of using underarm thermometers provided by Mella against conventional rectal thermometers in dogs and cats. Over more than one year, researchers observed vets using both axillary thermometers and rectal thermometers on a diverse pool of feline and canine patients.
Led by Dr. Cord Brundage, DVM, the team found that the axillary method took significantly less time than the rectal method in terms of the thermometry itself as well as any necessary restraint of the patients.
Using the Mella thermometer markedly decreased handling time and overall thermometry time in both dogs and cats, with implications for clinic workflow, appointment duration and patient experience.
"Less handling and shorter procedures decreases animal stress and increases owner satisfaction," said Brundage in the news release. "From a veterinary standpoint, animals that are less stressed do better, feel better and heal better. Any effort we can make to minimize animal handling and procedure time is a win all around."
Key findings from the study include:
- Enhanced efficiency: The Mella thermometer facilitated faster and more streamlined temperature readings, drastically reducing the procedure time compared to rectal thermometry.
- Improved patient comfort: The study suggests that veterinarians can treat pets more comfortably with axillary thermometers and encourages further research into how advances in thermometry can reduce patient stress and improve care quality.
- Clinical workflow optimization: Axillary thermometry enables clinics to manage appointments more effectively, allowing for greater patient throughput without compromising on the quality of care.
Anya Babbitt, CEO at Mella Pet Care, said that the findings validate the advantages of using the company's thermometer in veterinary care.
"This research underscores our commitment to providing innovative, user-friendly solutions that enhance the well-being of our beloved pets while also improving the overall veterinary experience for caregivers and practitioners," she said in the news release.
The Mella thermometer, designed with cutting-edge technology and backed by scientific research, aims to redefine the way veterinarians approach routine temperature checks and elevate the standard of care for animals worldwide.
For more information about the University of Wisconsin La Crosse study: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/7/475
About Mella Pet Care
Mella Pet Care, a Chicago-based startup, is building the future of pet care with an ecosystem of health monitoring solutions for veterinarians and pet parents, starting with the first-ever accurate axillary thermometer. Preventative tools are now accessible for the clinic and the home, allowing pets to live longer, happier lives. Mella has won 14 industry awards including the 2021 Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize, Mars’ 2022 Leap Venture Studio accelerator, and is part of the Fear Free Preferred Product Program. Mella is accepting orders for the Mella Pro and Home Thermometers as well as pre-orders for the Biggie Scale on their website.
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