Can you tell if your cat is running a fever other than taking a rectal temp ?

Answer 1

Well, normally my cat will shows some weird habits like don't want to eat, keep on "meowing" and will sleep a lot.

Answer 2

I'm not sure if this will work accurately for taking the kitties temp, but maybe a temporal or infrared thermometer?
The temporal thermometer works by measuring the temperature of the temporal artery, which (on a human) is right below the hairline, as for a cat, I am not sure if this will work, but it is the most painless way to do it, as it only involves rubbing the thing around a bit. An infrared thermometer works the same way RADAR works in general, but only takes a surface temperature. This may work if you "shoot" the poor kitties ear, which is like shining a flashlight.

I am not a cat expert, but I'm just letting you know some painless alternatives.

Answer 3

There is an ear thermometer that will do the same trick. It isn't as accurate as a rectal thermometer, but it will save you the trouble of taking the temp rectally.

Answer 4

Yes, you can. If you are petting it and it feels really hot to the touch, on the skin then it might. If it is drinking more water than usual or it is lathargic it could have a fever. This could alos be something worse, so make sure you call or go see a vet if you think your cat is acting odd and may be sick.

Answer 5

Usually I feel the inside of my cats' ears and if they feel warmer than normal than I take them to the vet because they are running a fever.

Answer 6

they out of of their "norm". usually they will just rest. MORE than usual. they dont eat nor drink AS MUCH. it also just mainly depends on how much u know your cat. but the most acurate is to take the temp.but if your cat is running a fever, THAN theres sumthing ELSE wrong with your cat. animals dont get the flu. its impossible for humans to transfer to animals. SOOOO, in other words, theres sumthin thats not right with your cat if u think she/he has a fever. take him/her to the VET ASAP please......God Bless♥

Answer 7

I tried to take her temp that way and she bit me. They got something they stick in her ear to take temps now. Much less painful, much less intrusive, no KY gell needed. (Kitty Yelling). Now whenever I come over to her she lets me pet her instead of running under the bed.

P.S. Please dont call the Humane Society on me, I was only trying to be funny.

Answer 8

When my cat was sick and I had to check her temperature my vet told me to feel if her ears were too hot. When the nose is hot and dry this is also an indicator.

Answer 9

Yes, you can actually tell some reactions whether or not he/she is doing his/her normal things everyday, but if you see some wrong signs then, we have a problem.

Well, good luck to you and your cat. =)

Answer 10

well, i've always heard that if you touch a cat's (normally cold wet nose) and find that it is dry and warm, that is usu a good sign that they aren't well...