A cat’s ears are soft and must be treated with special care when petting the cat. Therefore, many pet owners will find that sometimes a cat’s ears are cool and sometimes hot. Does the hot one mean it is sick?< /p>

Is cat ear fever a fever?

We need to understand what the cat’s physical indicators are under normal circumstances. We know that under normal circumstances, cat physiological indicators should be: body temperature is generally between 38-39.5 degrees Celsius, the most suitable environmental temperature for cats is 18-21 degrees, of course, it is also possible between 15-25 degrees, and the humidity should be 50 %about. From here, it can be seen that the body temperature of cats is higher than that of normal people. Therefore, when we stroke a cat’s ears, we will have an illusion that the cat’s ears are warm. Generally speaking, a cat's normal temperature will be 38.7 degrees and will not exceed 39.2 degrees, but the cat's nose should be moist and cool. According to this situation, the cat's body should be very warm. For humans, it is relatively normal for a cat's ears to become hot. As long as the cat's other physical indicators are normal, the owner does not need to worry about the cat's health.

How to tell if a cat has a fever

If the cat’s ears are abnormally hot, the cat really has a fever! The cat’s nose, especially that of a white cat, will be bloodless. If it is a tabby cat or a black cat, the nose will not be visible. You can look at its mouth, which will also be white and bloodless. Definitely a fever. The owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. Or if you have a helper, you can first measure the cat's temperature and put the thermometer into the anus. Cats are animals after all, and it is difficult for one person to do this. Moreover, cats with fever will become unusually quiet and their appetite will decrease.

How to deal with a cat’s fever

We need to know how to prevent cats from having fever symptoms in different seasons.

First, feed more water. Judge whether the cat is dehydrated by pinching the fur and observing the elasticity of the skin. If you lift the fur and let go, the fur quickly returns to its original shape, indicating that the skin has good elasticity and the cat is not dehydrated. If the fur recovery is delayed or slow, subcutaneous rehydration is required under the guidance of a pet doctor. You can put a few more water drinking places within the cat's range of activities, places that are easy for cats to find, so that they can drink water at any time. If you find that your cat refuses to drink water, use an auxiliary device to draw a small amount of water and feed it to them.

Second, pay attention to cat hygiene. Bath your cat regularly and clean its hair to prevent the occurrence of skin diseases and external parasites. It is humid in spring and bacteria can easily cause skin diseases. As the temperature rises in summer, cats’ sweat glands are underdeveloped and cannot easily perspire, making them prone to heatstroke. Try to place the cat's nest in a ventilated place and pay attention to cooling it down. autumn dayThe weather is getting colder and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Pay attention to keeping the cat warm and move the cat's nest to a warm place. Cats also eat more food than in summer, so be careful to increase their food intake. In winter, cats are afraid of the cold and always like to find warmer places to sleep in. It is important to prevent cats from being injured by heaters, etc. The daylight hours in winter are short, and basking in the sun helps cats absorb vitamin D. When the sun is shining, you may want to take your cat out to bask in the sun and exercise appropriately to increase the cat's resistance.

It is normal for a cat’s ears to feel hot, but it is also necessary to observe the cat’s health status in a timely manner during daily care. Many times, the symptoms of hot ears in cats may be because the cat is sick. At this time, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for a check-up to prevent illness.