Pet cats must not have a fever. As parents, they should bring the cat to the doctor in time. Even if the illness is minor and treated early, the cat can be restored to health. Keeping your pet cat healthy is the most basic requirement. As a parent, you must pay special attention. There are many causes of fever in cats, such as colds, flu acute gastroenteritis, or bacterial infections caused by incomplete immunity in cats, or infectious diseases such as toxoplasmosis. Viral infections can lead to fever in cats, commonly seen in upper respiratory tract viral infections, commonly known as “cat flu”. The initial stage of this condition may be a low fever, accompanied by sneezing, runny nose or inflammation of the cornea. Bacterial infections can also cause fever in cats, such as common intestinal bacterial infections and bacterial infections of wounds. Bacterial infections may cause a decrease in the function of the cat’s immune system and also cause internal organ lesions. 3. Parasites Sometimes cats have fever, vomiting or diarrhea, which may also be caused by parasites. Therefore, attention should be paid to regular in vitro and in vivo deworming of the cat. If there is an unknown fever, you should also go to the hospital to investigate the possibility of parasites. 4. Infectious peritonitis If the cat has infectious peritonitis, although it will not have a high fever, it may continue to have a slight low fever, along with symptoms such as abdominal bulging, sneezing and diarrhea and vomiting. 5. If a sudden high fever exceeds 40°C, followed by an immediate return to normal body temperature, it may be drug poisoning or feline panleukopenia. The normal body temperature for symptomatic cats should be 38-39.5 �C. Each cat’s normal body temperature will vary slightly and should be within this range. Illness, fear, stress, pressure, allergies, environment, and season can cause changes in body temperature. When cats are hot, they usually appear to have a dry nose, hot ears, and sweaty paw pads. When depressed, pet owners should observe these abnormal symptoms and draw attention to them. A healthy cat’s nose is moist and cold. Except when the cat is sleeping and just waking up, if the cat’s nose is dry, the cat is not very comfortable. If the cat’s nose is hot and dry, the cat’s body temperature must be taken immediately. The cat is likely to have a fever. The most direct and professional method of diagnosis should be to measure the cat’s body temperature with a thermometer and lubricant. Lift the cat’s tail and insert the thermometer into the anus (note that the thermometer should be inserted parallel to the cat’s body and retained. Be careful not to overuse and abrade the rectal mucosa.) Carefully remove the thermometer and remove it. For one minute, wipe clean and read. At home, cat owners can use an alternative method. Hold the thermometer between the cat’s hind legs and abdomen, clamp it, and read it after five minutes. Treatment 1. Help your cat dissipate heat Cats dissipate heat by sweat glands in their paws and by panting. Find a cool, dark room, preferably with a slate or tile floor, so she can stretch out and transfer body heat to the tiles. You can open your cat’s body with a wet paddle to aid in evaporative cooling. Use a spray to give your cat water. 2. Provide plenty of water Fever can be caused by dehydration and can lead to dehydration. Provide fresh water to your cat at all times. If your cat does not want to drink, feed your cat with a needleless syringe. Hydrating your cat can reduce fever.3. You can use warm water to wipe her gums In addition to water, you can give your cat or child an electrolyte solution to treat a feverish cat. This may help restore your cat’s electrolyte balance, especially if she has also been vomiting or has diarrhea. Your cat may prefer to lick ice cubes rather than drink water (and a cold will help calm her down). Don’t give your cat milk; cats are very sensitive to lactose. Milk can make your cat sick, causing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.4. Watch your dietFever requires a lot of energy and can make your cat very weak. Your cat may not like solid food and you can supplement her diet by offering soft foods. Scrambled eggs or canned tuna are some good choices. If your cat refuses solid or soft food, try syringe feeding your “cat milk substitute” (available at pet stores). When injecting, be careful to insert the tip of the syringe into the inside corner of her mouth, near her cheek. 5. The vitamin B complex added to her diet. Note that cats with fever have to be careful because parents should take their cats to the doctor. Even if the illness is minor and treated early, the cat can be restored to health. Keeping the cat healthy is the most basic requirement. As a parent, you must take special care.
