If a cat has a fever, it is recommended that the owner adopt physical cooling methods, such as scrubbing the cat’s groin and foot pads with alcohol; if the body temperature exceeds the maximum body temperature by more than 1℃, the fastest solution is to take it to a pet hospital for an antipyretic injection , long-term fever may lead to serious conditions such as pneumonia. ​​​​​​

Causes of cat fever

Fever is caused by infection by various pathogens in cats. First, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, fungi, etc. can all cause fever. Second, common diseases that cause cats to have fever include colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. Third, cats are relatively tolerant, and clinical symptoms usually appear only when the infection is severe. Therefore, when the owner finds that the cat has a fever, he needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

Cat fever symptoms

When a cat has a fever, it will show lethargy, loss of appetite or exhaustion, and depression. These symptoms are not characteristic and can be caused by many diseases. It is recommended to prepare a thermometer at home. When you feel that your cat is having a fever, measure the temperature in time. When measuring the temperature, you can Place the thermometer on the cat's groin. If the cat's body temperature is lower than 39.2°C, it is considered normal. If there is an abnormal increase in body temperature, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

What to do if a cat has a fever

The normal body temperature of cats is 38.0-39.3 degrees Celsius, and young cats may be 0.1-0.2 degrees Celsius higher than 39.3. If the body temperature exceeds this range, the cat has a fever. When encountering a cat, the owner can first use alcohol cotton to scrub the back of the cat's ears and foot pads to achieve local cooling. Then take the cat to the hospital as soon as possible to see if the condition can be cooled down with medication. Never buy your own medicine, especially human medicine. Human antipyretics are not suitable for cats.