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| My cat, Waffle |
Cats will have fever when she response or reaction to an infection or disease attack also known as' pyrexia '. Cat's normal body temperature is 100 - 102.5 ° F (37.7 - 39.1 ° C). For measuring / take a cat body temperature may be difficult to the less skilled. However cats will show some signs of fever as follows:
- Fatigue. - Your cat is not active as usual and ignore his favorite game.
- Loss of appetite. - your cat will not eat and drink.
- Breathing with a constant speed. - Breathing seemed short of breath.
- Chills. - High temperature causing your cat uncomfortable and can cause tremors.
- Show pain when held / touched even lightly touch held.
- Showed no response or to be reckless things always take attention. For example, often it is love 'catnip' but not when he had a fever.
When your cat's body temperature rose 102.5 ° F (39.1 ° C), you should always keep an eye on your cat regularly check your cat's body temperature. Always provide a cool drink to prevent your cat from dehydration. Lower the temperature in the room / rooms of your cat by installing a fan or aircond. Never bathe your cat when the cat is cold as this can only worsen state.
If your cat's temperature rose to 105 ° F (40.5 ° C) quick take your cat to the nearest vet. Cat fever for several reasons including frequent: -
- Infections
- Boil
- Dehydration
- Is receiving treatment hormonal balance
- Diarrhea
- Many serious diseases such as FIP cats, FELV and others.
Note: Each time after you bathed cat, your cat's body temperature will rise and the cat is not strong antibody will cause your cat's body temperature . Prevent your cat will be entirely from the hit " Heat Stroke "where the entire internal organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and the brain stops working due to a too high body temperature.
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