What if the mother cat's temperature is high after giving birth?

If the mother cat's temperature only briefly rises after giving birth, it is considered a normal physiological response and does not require excessive intervention. However, if the cat's temperature continues to rise after giving birth and symptoms such as decreased mental status and loss of appetite appear, it may be caused by factors such as decreased immunity, incomplete postpartum lochia evacuation, and fever caused by catching a cold. In this case, it is necessary to take the cat to the pet hospital as soon as possible to check the specific cause and then treat it accordingly.

Normal physiological response

During the process of giving birth, the mother cat may become tense or contract, which can lead to a slight increase in body temperature. Therefore, if the cat's temperature rises only briefly after giving birth, it may be a normal physiological response. Owners don't need to worry too much, and the cat's temperature will return to normal after a rest.

Decreased immunity

After giving birth, the mother cat's resistance decreases. If the owner does not provide a comfortable and clean environment, pathogenic bacteria can invade the cat's body, causing inflammatory infections and fever. In this case, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for confirmation of the infectious source, and then conduct antiviral treatment based on the confirmed infectious source.

Incomplete postpartum lochia evacuation

Some mother cats cannot evacuate the placenta in time after giving birth, which can lead to uterine inflammation infection if it remains inside the uterus. If this is the case, it is recommended to take the mother cat to the pet hospital for an ultrasound examination and remove the placenta as soon as possible.

Fever caused by catching a cold

If the owner does not pay attention to keeping the cat warm after giving birth, the cat may become feverish due to catching a cold, resulting in a high temperature. In this case, it is necessary to consult a pet doctor for medication treatment or take the cat to the pet hospital for intravenous therapy to avoid dehydration or even death due to persistent fever.