How to tell if a cat is feverish by touching its ears

It is generally not recommended to determine if a cat has a fever by touching its ears, as the ears may feel cold when the cat has a fever, causing misjudgment. It is suggested to use an electronic thermometer or a mercury thermometer to measure the cat's rectal temperature. A cat's normal temperature ranges from 37.8 to 39.2 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is significantly higher than the normal range, it is advised to seek medical attention promptly.

There are many reasons for a cat to have a fever, and in most cases, the cat's ears will feel hot when it has a fever. However, in some cases, a cat's ears may feel cold even though it has a fever. If you continue to judge the cat's fever status based on the temperature of its ears in this situation, it is easy to misdiagnose. Therefore, it is not advisable to determine if a cat is feverish by touching its ears.

Moreover, relying solely on the subjective feeling of touching the cat's ears to judge its fever status is prone to error. It is suggested to use a mercury thermometer or an electronic thermometer to measure the cat's rectal temperature, and an ear thermometer to measure the temperature inside the cat's ears. A cat's normal temperature ranges from 37.8 to 39.2°C. If the measured temperature is 0.5 to 1°C higher than the highest temperature, it is advised to take the cat to a pet hospital for fever reduction treatment to prevent long-term fever from damaging the cat's health.

After receiving a fever-reducing injection, the cat's temperature usually drops within 2 to 4 hours. However, it is still necessary to closely monitor the cat's temperature. If the temperature rises to a high fever state again, it is advised to take the cat to a pet hospital for further examination and treatment. If the temperature increase is minimal, it is recommended to use physical cooling methods, such as wiping the cat's paws and groin area with alcohol cotton pads.