2006-09-23 12:53:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
My vet told me you could get a good idea of whether or not a cat has a fever by feeling if its ears of gums were warm to the touch. You could always take its temperature rectally (you have to hold the thermometer in place for about 3 minutes)and that's a LONG time for the cat and you, so if her ears and gums feel hot take her to the vet.
2006-09-23 16:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by felinefanatic 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I knew when my cat had a fever once by how hot her head felt. My mother insisted that you can't tell if a cat has fever that way, but I took her to the vet and she was sick and running a fever. I was always laying my cheek on her head when I petted her, so I could tell the difference. If you're used to what your cat feels like temperature wise and she feels hot, she could have a temp. That's not a perfect way of finding out of course, but it's the best I can come up with short of going to the vet and having it checked.
2006-09-23 20:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can use a thermometer in the usual place (coated with a little vaseline). I have never tried this and am not really recommending that procedure. A normal body temp for a cat is around 102.
There are usually other signs of fever - lethargy, not wanting to eat, hiding away from you etc. Cats naturally fast when they are not feeling well.
Hope you will consider a vet trip if your cat shows any of these signs of illness.
2006-09-23 19:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same way as a dog. Usually. Dry warm nose. But I don't honestly know, if I noticed my kitty was sick, I'd take her to the vet ASAP.
2006-09-23 23:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by Caroline B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if their little noses are warm/hot..then they usually have a bit of a fever..
2006-09-23 20:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try feeling it's ears. if it has hot ears it is running a fever.
2006-09-23 21:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by Alexa Wither 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my mother always told me you can tell that an animals sick if there nose is warm and completely dry(cats/dogs), hope that helps.
2006-09-23 20:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by white oleander 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not eating much, sleeps a lot, nose's hot and the walking is slow.
2006-09-23 20:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Ammy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get a thermometer and take her temperature rectally. 100.5-102.5 is normal. Or take her to your vet.
2006-09-23 20:39:02 · answer #9 · answered by ...ジme 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If their nose is hot.... <:3 }~ Thanks
2006-09-23 20:02:05 · answer #10 · answered by pitterpatter47 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋