What to do if your cat has a fever

Your cat cannot take oral fever-reducing medication, but it can be injected. It is recommended to go to the hospital immediately to check what is causing the fever. If the fever is caused by feline distemper, treatment should be started immediately, as the mortality rate of feline distemper is very high. Only by treating it early can the survival rate of your cat be increased.

Causes of cat fever

Fever is caused by infections of various pathogens in the cat's body. For example, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasmas, fungi, etc. can all cause fever. Secondly, common diseases that cause cats to have a fever include colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. Thirdly, cats are relatively tolerant and only show clinical symptoms when the infection is severe. Therefore, when the owner discovers that the cat has a fever, they should take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in a timely manner.

Symptoms of cat fever

When a cat has a fever, it will exhibit symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite or complete loss of appetite, and depression. These symptoms are not characteristic and can be caused by many diseases. It is recommended to have a thermometer at home and measure the cat's temperature promptly when suspected of having a fever. To measure the temperature, place the thermometer in the cat's groin. A cat's normal temperature is below 39.2°C. If an abnormal temperature is detected, it is advised to seek medical attention promptly.

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First, measure your cat's temperature. Then, try to reduce its fever as soon as possible. The preferred method is physical cooling, such as using alcohol to wipe the cat's four paws and belly. After the temperature has dropped, take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment. Note that cats cannot take the commonly used fever-reducing drugs we use, such as Bulu, Promethazine, pediatric fever suppositories, or Analgin, because some of these medications contain acetaminophen, which can lead to poisoning and death in dogs and cats.