What if the cat has a fever?

When the weather changes or the temperature difference is too large, it is easy to cause fever and cold. Not only humans, but also cats. A cat's fever is an instinctive defensive response to external infection. When a cat is infected with a virus or sick, the body will react, which will cause a fever. Today, we will talk about what to do if the cat has a fever.

What if the cat has a fever? First, take the cat's temperature. The cat's body temperature is slightly higher than that of people, and it is generally kept at 38 ~ 39℃, which is why people will feel warmer when they hold the cat in their arms. If your temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, you should be taken to the hospital immediately. This may be due to bacterial infection caused by imperfect immunity of cats, or infectious diseases such as Toxoplasma gondii. If the cat only has a low fever, but it is always listless, this is mostly the performance of the early stage of high fever.

What if the cat has a fever? If the fever is below 40℃, I can give the cat some Bupleurum and Xiaoerqingkailing granules. Children are safer than adults, and the dosage is easier to control. Secondly, check whether the cat has symptoms of dehydration. After the skin is lifted and let go, the skin quickly returns to its original state, indicating that the skin is elastic and the cat is not dehydrated. If the skin recovery is delayed or slow, then subcutaneous rehydration is needed.

What if the cat has a fever? Cool the cat, ice the cat's abdomen, paw pads and armpits, or wipe it with alcohol to cool the cat's body. If necessary, put the cat in cold water at 25-27℃ for 5 to 10 minutes. This can make the body temperature drop rapidly. But make sure the cat's hair is completely dry. And avoid sleeping in a ventilated place after a cold bath.

Bian Xiao is here about how to do cat fever, hoping to help you. Cats must pay attention when they are sick, and pet owners must not be careless.