Is my cat sick if its paws are cold?

Usually, cold paws in cats do not indicate sickness, but rather factors such as low environmental temperature or inadequate warmth measures. However, if your cat's core temperature is low, it can also lead to cold paws. It is recommended to bring your cat to the pet hospital promptly for core temperature testing. Consider severe illnesses as the cause of low body temperature, and seek medical attention in a timely manner.

It is inaccurate to judge whether a cat is sick solely based on cold paws. It is advised to combine relevant clinical symptoms for a more accurate assessment.

If your cat has no other abnormal symptoms other than cold paws, the main considerations are likely low environmental temperature or inadequate warmth measures. It is recommended to moderately increase the ambient temperature, prepare a warm and comfortable cat bed, and avoid letting your cat directly step on cold floors.

If your cat exhibits not only cold paws but also symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and runny nose, it is likely a respiratory infection caused by sensitive bacteria. If you are familiar with your cat's physical condition, it is recommended to use drugs containing ingredients such as doxycycline or amoxicillin-clavulanate to control the respiratory infection. Additionally, coordinate the use of medications containing ingredients like Magnolia bark powder.

Lastly, it is also possible that your cat's core temperature is lowered, leading to decreased temperature in the terminal regions, such as the ears, paws, and pads. Generally, rectal temperature measurement is required, but pet owners may lack relevant operation skills, and blindly attempting this could increase your cat's discomfort. It is recommended to bring your cat to the pet hospital for further examination and treatment. If it is confirmed that the body temperature is low, warmth measures should be taken, and the cause of the lowered temperature should be sought. Then, actively treat the primary disease.