What is the normal body temperature of a cat? You must know if you keep a cat!
Nowadays, many people can raise cats. Cats are very cute and clingy and are loved by many people. However, they will also encounter many problems during the process of raising cats, such as what is the normal body temperature of the cat and what to do if the cat catches a cold? In fact, understanding these are the most important issues that need to be understood in raising cats. Let’s take you to learn more about them below.
The normal body temperature of the cat is between 38 and 39.2. When the cat's body temperature is abnormal, it is necessary to help the cat cool down. Wipe the roots of the limbs with alcohol or cold water to physically cool down, and measure the cat's body temperature regularly.
Cats will most likely have fever when they are sick, so once there is an abnormality, you must first take your body temperature. The normal body temperature of a cat is generally maintained at 38~39℃, and it feels warmer than others when you hold it in your arms. The correct way to take your cat's body temperature is to measure it at the anus. But if the cat has strong opposition, it can also be treated under the armpit and at the root of the hind legs. Measure a fixed place to grasp the body temperature in a healthy state. When a cat has a fever (details introduction), even the usually cold ears and tail tips will get hot, and it will collapse exhausted on the cold floor. At this time, even if you do not take your body temperature, you can know that you are having a fever.
Please seek medical treatment in time. If the temperature exceeds 40℃, you should send it to the hospital immediately. It may be bacterial infections or infectious diseases caused by cats incomplete immunity. When you have low fever and are always listless, it is mostly the early symptoms of high fever, so you must be careful. In addition, when the body becomes purulent, it will continue to have a low fever. Losing energy sources or abnormal metabolism will cause body temperature to be lower than usual. This is a symptom of terminal illness and must be sent to the hospital immediately.
Okay, after seeing this, everyone should have a better understanding of cat body temperature~