The cat owners seem to have overlooked an important issue, which is that the normal body temperature of cats is inherently higher than that of humans! That’s why every time the cat owners pet their cats, they feel that their cats are always warm. !

Generally, the average body temperature of adult cats over one year old is between 37.7 and 39.2°C. The body temperature of most cats is above 38°C, so every time the cat is touched, it will feel hot. It is not difficult to explain why the cat’s body temperature was above 38°C when the cat’s body temperature was measured by the poop scooper who sent a private message to Da Meow!

Why does Da Meow not give an accurate value here but a body temperature range? Because the average body temperature of each cat is actually different! The cat’s body temperature will be determined according to the cat’s age, gender, day and night time, and environment. , exercise status, diet and sleep are closely related!

In fact, cats, like humans, have body temperatures that fluctuate within the normal range. For cats, a moderate increase in body temperature is also very beneficial to the cat’s body. It can improve the functions of the adrenal gland, thyroid, pituitary gland and other organs, and also Can improve immune system ability!

But if the body temperature is too high, beyond the normal range, or if the body temperature suddenly drops below the normal range, these are abnormalities in the cat's body! The poop scrapers must be more vigilant!

Here is an important point! Cats should remember! No matter what age a cat is, the standard range of body temperature is 37.8℃~39.5℃ (the temperature mentioned above is the body temperature of adult cats)! When a cat When the actual body temperature is 0.5~1°C higher than the normal range, the cat is in a low-grade fever. The cat can continue to observe it at home. If the cat has been in a low-grade fever, it is recommended to take the cat to the doctor as soon as possible!

If the cat’s actual body temperature is 1~2°C higher than the normal range, it is a moderate fever and you need to consult a doctor immediately. When the cat's actual body temperature is higher than 41.1°C, the poop collector must quickly cool down the cat and take the cat to the doctor immediately!

In fact, inaccurate methods of measuring body temperature will also produce erroneous cat body temperature data. However, many cat owners don’t know how to correctly measure a cat’s body temperature, so Da Miao is here to provide 3 methods for correctly measuring a cat’s body temperature. All cat owners, please take notes! ​​​​​​

1. Rectal thermometry

This method requires relatively professional skills and is not suitable for young cats, so poop scrapers please use it with caution!

Before measuring the temperature, you need to sterilize the thermometer with alcohol, lower the temperature to below 35°C, and apply a little erythromycin ointment on the head of the thermometer to lubricate it.

The shit shovel officer canChoose to measure the cat's temperature while it is sleeping. Place the cat in a stable position and hold the cat with your hands to prevent it from escaping. You can also wrap the cat in a towel or bath towel, leaving only the cat's head and tail outside. DaMiao recommends two people to operate this process!

After soothing the cat until the cat's mood stabilizes, slowly put the thermometer into the cat's rectum to a depth of 4 to 5 cm. Wait quietly for 3 minutes and observe the thermometer until the value no longer rises and then take it out. This method is generally not used by cats themselves, because although this method is accurate, it is difficult to operate, and it is easy to hurt the cat if you are not careful!

2. Temperature measurement method on the inside of the hind legs

This method is relatively easy to operate, and it is also the temperature measurement method adopted by most cat-raising families! When the cat is in a calm state, adjust the thermometer to below 35°C and place it at the back of the cat's inner root, and wait for 5 It takes about minutes!

However, poop scrapers should also note that the cat’s surface temperature is 0.5°C lower than the rectal temperature, so 0.5°C must be added to the measured temperature to get the cat’s actual body temperature!

3. Inner ear temperature test method

This method requires a professional cat ear thermometer to measure the temperature. There will be a long handle in front of the thermometer, which can be easily inserted into the cat's ear canal to measure the temperature. Just follow the instructions on the thermometer or your doctor’s instructions to measure your temperature correctly!

Among the three methods mentioned above, rectal temperature measurement is the most accurate. However, it is not recommended for people to try it easily. Damiao recommends that people take temperature measurements by retreating from the inside, which is simple and effective. Operation!