Each animal owner, caring about his four-side friend, is sure when the cat has increased temperature, this is evidence that the inflammatory process occurs inside its body. But not everyone knows what temperature is considered to be normal in a cat, as it is measured, what should be taken if the value deviates from the normal indicator. Such information should own every owner of the animal.

Indicators of normal body temperature in cats and cats

For representatives of the feline breed, the body temperature is in the range of 38-39 degrees Celsius. During the day, this indicator may change: to rise or decrease by several divisions of the thermometer. It depends on a number of factors:

• The sleeping or recently awakened pet will have a slightly low temperature indicators, since the amount of energy spent by them during sleep, small. When the cat actively plays or runs, he needs more energy, and its temperature becomes slightly higher.
  
• The time of day also affects. So, the morning thermometer readings are somewhat lower than the evening, as it is in the evening clock animals love to play.
• Small kittens have a higher temperature than mature cats and cats. This is due to the extraordinary mobility of the first, active desire to comprehend the world around.

It is noted that the body temperature depends on the size of the animal: the less the cat or cat, the higher the thermometer reading.

How to measure the body temperature in an animal

The procedure for measuring temperature in cats and cats is simple and does not cause problems when performing. It can be done in various ways using different species Thermometers (thermometers) and even without using the measuring instrument.

With the help of a thermometer

To measure temperature, cats use the same devices that are used for people. Better for pets to purchase an individual thermometer. In conventional pharmacies you can buy any choice. The following types are available on sale:

• Mercury thermometer. Gives accurate readings, but it needs to be held at least 5 minutes. During this time, the pet can start breaking away. Also there is a risk of split the device, which can be dangerous for pets, and for people. Therefore, such a thermometer should not be used.
• Universal electronic device. It has widespread use. They can measure the temperature to the rectal method, in oral cavity Animal. The device quickly removes the testimony. But he has a hard plastic tip that can cause pain an animal, if you act careless when measuring the temperature.
• Infrared thermometer. Convenient, easy to use. It is inserted into the auditory passage and get after the audio signal. But if the cat hurt the ears, then the thermometer readings will be incorrect, as the existing inflammation will increase them.
• Contactless medical infrared thermometer. Measures the temperature without touching the body. This device also is also the name "Pyrometer". It is based on its operation - determination of thermal radiation power from the object being measured. In this case, the device takes into account the mainly infrared rays. The data obtained is transformed into degrees, highlighting the result on the scoreboard. The results determined by the infrared contactless thermometer have an error in 0.1-1 degrees. For more accurate measurement, the instrument should be configured using a conventional mercury thermometer.
• Rectal electronic device. Less than other similar devices will be injured by the intestine of the cat, because it has a flexible rubber tip and was developed initially for children. Measuring the temperature with its help is carried out much faster (up to 60 seconds), rather than a mercury device. One should only wait for the sound signal.

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The electronic thermometer measures the temperature quickly and accurately Infrared ear device for measuring the temperature of the cat is convenient to use Infrared contactless thermometer may have errors in testimony Rota thermometer gives accurate readings Rectal electronic thermometer with flexible tip - optimal option for measuring the temperature of the cat

Rectal way

Veterinarians believe that the only reliable way to measure the temperature in all feline breed is the rectal, which is to determine this indicator in the rectum. Measure the temperature to the animal so better together: the cat is unlikely to be able to calmly withstand such an unpleasant process, and in critical situations the most good-natured animal can manifest strength and aggression.

You can perform such a procedure in two ways.

Before the introduction of an electronic thermometer inside the anal opening, its tip is treated with a vaseline, bold cream. The measurement process is carried out in such a sequence:

1. Include a thermometer.
2. The tail of the animal is lifted by hand.
3. Then, with the help of light rotational movements, the thermometer inside the rear pass, deepening it by 1.5-2 cm. It is not necessary to enter deeply, it is important that the metal tip of the thermometer plunges inside completely.
4. After a few seconds, a beep sounds that notifies the end of the measuring procedure.
5. The thermometer is neatly removed and rubbed with alcohol.

To determine the temperature of the cat, the rectual way can be used by any of the thermometers: a rectal electronic device, mercury or universal electronic device.

If the cat does not allow the temperature to be measured by the rectal method, it is better to take it into a veterinary clinic.

Video: How to measure the temperature of the cat with a rectal way

Without a thermometer

If the thermometer was not at hand, but it is required to determine the temperature in the pet, then this can be done in the following ways:

• Definition on the nose. It serves as a peculiar litmus paper of the animal state. If the pet is healthy, the surface of the spout is cool and slightly wet.When the nose is hot and dry, it testifies that something is wrong with a cat, perhaps, her temperature rose. At the presence of the nose, the change in temperature is determined only when the cat is awake, but does not move actively. During sleep, the nose pet may be dry dry, and after the active game it will become hot.
• As a cat. When, at normal ambient temperature, the pet is a frozen and tremble, then it may indicate that its body temperature is raised.
• On animal behavior. At high temperature, the behavior of a pet becomes inadequate, it begins to hide from everyone, abandoning food, water, takes an unnatural pose for him.
• In the eyes. When the animal is great, and his eyes are open, a transparent thin film (a blinking membrane), which is called the third century, is not visible. With the existing hyperthermia, a blinking membrane becomes noticeable.

If the animal is great, blinning refill in his eyes are invisible

If the ears have Cool Cool, he has no heat.

Causes of deviations from Cat Body Temperature

The body temperature in cats is not only normal, but also increased (hyperthermia) or reduced (hypothermia). Any of deviations in a large or smaller direction may indicate a serious pathology in the organism of the four-legged pet.

Reduced temperature

To lower the temperature indicators, representatives of a feline family can lead several reasons, the main of which is supercooling. It contributes to both cold and wet weather.

Cat overcooling leads to a decrease in its temperature

When the focus of the cat was wet, there will be no air layer between the hairs, in this state the cat becomes "naked" and is particularly subjected to hypothermia, reducing the body temperature.

Such pathologies are especially characteristic of small kittens and elderly animals.Their thermoregulation works with interruptions and cannot support stable body temperature indicators. Because of this, in the spring and autumn, you should not let elderly cats on the street.

In addition, such reasons are given to hypothermia:

• Viral infections that reduce feline immunity.
• Lack of appetite, weight loss.
• Awilling, weakening the body of the animal.
• Malignant neoplasms.
• Various injuries.
• The consequences of the introduced anesthesia.
• Kidney diseases, more often emerging in the elderly animals.
• Violation in the body exchange processes Due to the lack of useful components and vitamins.
• The effects of poisoning, dehydration of the body.
• Enteritis - group of inflammatory diseases fine intestine. Such a disease is observed predominantly in small kittens, but is a danger and for adults contained in bad conditions that are not sufficiently emitted, survived stress. The virus of this disease coming out from the body of the animal with the feces can be dangerous for the surrounding cats.
• Heart diseases.
• Diseases nervous system, under which the behavior of pets is strongly changing, they become indifferent to games and entertainment.
• Strong inner or outdoor bleeding.

Outdoor bleeding can be seen visually, the internal is determined by the color of the chair or urine.

The following signs are indicated about the reduced temperature in the cat:

• kota lethargy;
• searches for a warm place;
• slow breathing at pet;
• heart rate disorders;
• ribbed wool;
• shivering in the whole body pet.

Increased temperature indicators

Increasing body temperature values \u200b\u200bin four-legged friends can cause both external and internal stimuli. Preferably, this happens under the influence of the following reasons:

In the kittens, the normal body temperature is somewhat different from the similar indicator of adult animals. The fact is that kids have greater mobility and energeticness. For the normal functioning of their organism, high energy costs are needed. Indicators characterizing the normal temperature of the kittens are in the range of 38.5-39.5 degrees, and this is a little higher than in adult feline representatives.

Newborn kittens have even more high rates Temperature values \u200b\u200bthat are within 40-40.5 o C. They are considered normal, and do nothing in this case. With suspected suspicions, it is not necessary to engage in permanent measurement measurements, you need to wait a bit because the kittens have not yet passed the shock of the generic process. The temperature of the kitten, if necessary, can be measured no earlier than it will be 3 weeks.

Symptoms, testifying to the rise in temperature and the possible serious disease, are as follows:

• the weakness of the cat's body;
• the absence of his appetite;
• shock in an animal;
• difficult to intermittent breathing;
• shortness of breath, wheezing;
• blushing eyes;
• heart rate disorders;
• vomiting, diarrhea;
• dehydration of the body;
• body shake, chills;
• internal bleeding;
• yellow ride in the mouth.

If the mentioned signs are available in the animal, he will need a consultation of a specialist. If you urgently do not come to the aid of the pet, it can end with a fatal outcome.

A false animal lacks forces on a thorough losant of his wool. His fur will look confused and dim.

How to render first aid pet with deviations in body temperature

In any situations associated with pet temperature deviations from normal values, Consult with the veterinarian. But the owner needs to be able to give the cat itself required help. This can be done at home folk remedies or drugs purchased in a pharmacy.

At high temperature (hyperthermia)

Before doing something, it is necessary to correctly measure the body temperature of the pet. If it rose insignificantly, then it should not be shot down. Such a small increase indicates that the protective functions of the body were included in the work. In the event that the measurement result is lower or equal to 39.3 degrees, you should simply watch the cat. An hour later, it is necessary to measure the temperature again.

It is believed that the cat is heat, if its temperature is 39.4 degrees or higher.

With a significant change in the temperature indicator (about 40.5 o), it is necessary to immediately act in order to avoid unwanted consequences For animal. You need to call a doctor, and before arrival to knock the heat.

Folk remedies

You can get rid of high temperatures using the simplest people's methods. To provide effective assistance:

During this period, feed the pet should be dietary food of liquid consistency, for example, not very fat chicken broth. If the cat refuses food, it should not feed it forcibly. The main thing is that the animal saw more water.

Reduce temperature value with medicinal herbs.Herbal tinctures are sold in veterinary pharmacies.

If you use the tincture of Echinacea, it will help to resist infections and destroy the virus penetrated into the body. For the preparation of a working solution in a small amount of water, the tincture is dissolved from the calculation: for each kilogram of the weight of the animal 1 drop of funds per day.

The tincture of Echinacea helps fight the virus and increases the protective forces of the body

Purify the cooked liquid in the mouth of the animal with a syringe without a needle. In the event that during the day the temperature of the cat will not fall, it is necessary to show it to the veterinarian.

If an animal has a high temperature, fever, it urgently needs to be delivered to the veterinary hospital.

Medications

It is impossible to engage in self-treatment in order to reduce high temperatures. Lowing heat preparations that are intended for a person (paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin), can not be given. They can cause allergies, convulsions. The necessary therapy will be able to appoint only a veterinarian on the basis of an inspection of an animal. Treatment will be associated with the elimination of the cause that caused the increase in the temperature of the cat.

If the temperature reached 40 ° C and does not fall below, the cat in this case gives 0.5 or a quarter of the analgin tablets. When an animal of chills, a boding of the body, and the temperature exceeded 41 degrees, before the doctor's arrival, you can make a pet intramuscularly injection or with an enema, a syringe without a needle, introduce an anesthetic mixture into an anal hole consisting of 0.05 mg of analgin (antipyretic agent) and 0.01 mg of diploma (antiallergic means) in terms of 1 kg of the weight of the cat.

Analgin solution in a mixture with DIMEDROL can be introduced into the anal hole of the cat, if you need to immediately reduce the heat

Such measures are undesirable and applied only as a last resort. About what medicine and which dosage was given to an animal, will need to inform the veterinarian.

Other ways to reduce temperature

To knock down a high temperature possible by applying the following ways:

• Increase the amount of fluid in daily nutrition. The amount of her animals can determine themselves. It is only necessary to monitor how much water in a feline bowl, and in time to pour fresh.
• Adding vitamin C to the diet, known to its enhancing immunity properties. In the nutrition of the cat, it can perform the function of a biologically active additive, forcing the body to withstand bacterial infection. Sometimes the hosts during the Pet disease period feed it with a mixture, which includes yogurt, cottage cheese and grind ascorbic acid. Cats are usually not against such a delicacy. When they stop the smells or the taste of this dish, the number of ascorbic component should be reduced. Cats of significant sizes per day require about 500 mg of ascorbic acid.
• Massage. Its positive effect on the body of the patient's cat is scientifically confirmed. Masseled with fingers for 1-2 minutes. On the back of the cat, the point under the knee bend is outside. You can then massate the entire body of a pet or stroke his firm for a few minutes. The fundamental task of every massage is to activate blood flows, which will bring the moment of recovery.

At low temperature (hypothermia)

When the temperature of the cat becomes below the normal indicator, the animal first need to be heated, and for this, take the following steps:

• It is necessary to put it in a warm room if the cat is on the street.
• If the pet is wet from rain, snow, it is dried with a hairdryer (towel).
• Then it should be closed with a warm blanket or set the heated up to 39 o C warms.
• It is recommended to give it a warm drink (water, milk or broth).
• Keep the temperature of the pet under control and periodically measure it.

If the temperature began to come back to normal, the cat can be fed a little. A significant decrease in temperature (below 36 degrees) is dangerous, in this case you need to urgently consult a doctor. It should not be ignored by signs of reduced temperature, as the consequences may be the saddest.

The physiology of all cats, regardless of the breed, is subordinate to the same laws of nature, which says that at a temperature of 42 degrees in the body, an irreversible process of protein coagulation is launched. And differences in thermoregulation in long-haired main-kunov, short-haired British and bald sphinxes are due to objective reasons.

What is the norm

Normal temperature In adult cats is in the range from 38 to 39 degrees. In healthy kittens, it should be half graduates above, from 38.5 to 39.5 degrees: kids grow rapidly, cells in their organisms are divided into an accelerated pace. But deviations from these indicators are far from always indicative of the disease: cats can react to cold, heat, stress. And during active games, the temperature background also rises. However, if the owner noticed that the behavior of the animal changed - the look was "missing", the cat became sluggish or aggressive, refuses to eat and communicate, more than the usual sleep is time to measure the temperature. If the problem is really serious, the success of treatment will be entirely dependent on the timely start of treatment.

The following medical devices are used to control the temperature of the cats:

• digital Thermometer;
• mercury thermometer;
• infrared ear thermometer.

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What thermometer to choose

All the appliances listed above have their own characteristics. Thus, the results of the mercury thermometer used for the rectal method of measuring the temperature in the rectum are considered the most accurate, but the process itself takes a longer time. The electronic thermometer copes with this task faster, however, its results are less accurate. The measurement of the infrared ear thermometer is transferred more calmly, but if at this moment there are some inflammation in the ear shell, then the instrument indicators will have an error.

For rectal measurement and mercury, and vaseline or vaseline oil should be applied to the electronic thermometer. Other oils can not be used: cats have very gentle skin and a high tendency to allergies to various substances. Given the concern of the sick animal, it is preferable to apply an electronic thermometer. Mercury thermometer A frightened cat can simply knock out the owner's hand, which is fraught with dangerous infection of the apartment, if glass flask. The thermometer will break.

As evidenced by temperature changes

Cats have such natural states in which a short-term increase or a decrease in the temperature of the veterinary is recognized as normal. After sterilization, the elevated temperature at the level of 39.5 degrees can be kept within a few days. Sterilization - the operation is strip, and during this period the so-called inflammation mediators are activated in the body, which is protective reaction The body is on a foreign invasion. But if such a temperature lasts more than five days, the cat must be shown to the veterinarian.

Pregnancy and childbirth also make their own adjustments. For two days before delivery, the temperature of the cat can reach only 37 degrees. During the day to the other, it sometimes drops to 36.8 degrees and is considered normal. A day after the birth, the temperature should rise to the level of 37.5-39.2 degrees. But if the results of thermometers differ greatly from the norm in a large or smaller side - this is a reason to appeal to the veterinarian. High temperature signals about inflammatory process, Low testifies to the weakness and exhaustion of the body. In both cases, an urgent intervention of a specialist and the formulation of an accurate diagnosis is necessary.

Urgent measures at low and high temperatures

If the cat for a low temperature does not have a "good reason" in the form of preparation for childbirth, it is necessary to urgently show the veterinarian. But it is not always possible to immediately go to the vetclinic: it does not work at night or the owner and the sick Pet at that moment turned out to be at the cottage. Before the reception at the veterinarian, it is necessary to try to lift the temperature to normal indicators independently, using the infirred means - the heating floor or plastic bottle With warm water, attaching them to the back of the cat. It is impossible to apply heating elements to the belly: since the diagnosis has not yet been set and the exact cause of the disease is not yet determined, heat exposure to internal organs should be avoided. To enhance the warming effect, you should bite the animal with a plaid, a towel or blanket.

- creating. They consider themselves the owners in the house and give their households warmly and affection. Fluffy mistresses care about people living in their home. If the cat notices on the human body, those sites, where the disease was attached, often to go there to treat his grinding. A person is a creature not so insightful and may not notice the deterioration of pet health. One of the main feline health indicators is the normal body temperature.

Normal Cat Body Temperature

So what is the temperature of the body in a cat is considered normal? In many ways it depends on the age of the cat, her lifestyle, and even from the time of day. On average for an adult active cat normal temperature body varies From 38 degrees to 39. But the lifestyle also plays a role if the purr in general is lazy and inactive, then the value may be slightly lower. Therefore, the extreme indicator is 37.5. It is important to understand that some decline regarding the norm is characteristic of animals passive from nature. If earlier active domestic loves Suddenly became lazy leier, then this could be a sign of illness.

Normal temperature in cats also depends on age. For kittens, the norm is from 38.5 to 39.5 degrees. The newborn kitten has 40 - 40.5 degrees. But it should be measured by both the kitten and the mother should not be earlier than three weeks after childbirth.

The temperature of the cat changes during the day: in the morning it is slightly lower, and in the evening - just above. When the beast is sleeping, the temperature of his body Reduced, and after active games rises. Also noticed that for cats large breeds The thermometer readings are on average lower than for small.

The body temperature in Sphinx is higher than their fluffy fellow. Normal for bald cats indications fluctuate between 38.5 and 39.5 degrees. This is due to the peculiarities of the thermoregulation of feline, devoid of woolen cover. At the same time, the body of the sphinx seems much hotter than the body of a fluffy cat. In fact, the difference is insignificant, just cat wool serves excellent thermal insulator.

How to measure the body temperature in a cat?

To measure, you can use a mercury or electronic thermometer. Mercury boasts more accurate measurement results, and the electronic reduces the measurement time - rather unpleasant procedures for cats.

Measurements should be carried out in the rectum. Most cats categorically do not like it, and they will resist. Therefore, it is necessary to firmly press the animal to yourself or to horizontal surfaceAnd it is even better to block in a dense blanket so that it does not scratch the caring owner. The tip of the thermometer should be lubricated with petroleum and gently enter the anus of a fluffy sufferer at 2 - 2.5 cm (that is, for the entire length of the tip of the thermometer). Mercury thermometer can be pulled out after 2 to 3 minutes, and electronic - after the beep.

When measurements are made and the thermometer is extracted, a fluffy patient needs to calm and treat with goodies (permitted for cats, of course). The tip of the degreewho visited the cat, it is necessary to wipe with alcohol. This thermometer should be used only to measure the temperature at the pet, people are better to have a separate thermometer.

Recently, infrared thermometers appeared specifically for cats. They can be measured the temperature in the ear. They do not deliver to animals of discomfort, but their accuracy of their testimony is even lower than that of electronic. If you rely on indicating infrared thermometerThe normal temperature of the cat will be 37.8 - 39.7 degrees. Another disadvantage of infrared thermometers is that it will show the overestimated temperature with the inflammation of the ears, as well as with the ear melting.

Since the use of a thermometer is often unpleasant to cats. Do not regularly torment the animal. there is exterior signs The fact that the animal is unhealthy. If a cat is observed one or more of the following signs, then he needs to measure the temperature and may cause a doctor.

Signs that should alert:

Regarding the nose should be said separately. Suchness is not necessarily a sign of heat. The cat's nose can be dry for various reasons. For example, asked or after active hunting, or as a result of sunny baths. Often the cause of dryness of nose lies in age-related changes or hormonal restructuring. Therefore, dry nose is not always a sign of health problems. It should be alerted only in aggregate with other signs from the list.

Increased body temperature in cats

It is important to know that a slightly elevated body temperature in a cat is not always a sign of the disease. For example, as a result of active games, it can increase on average for one degree. After feeding, the temperature also rises a little. In pregnant women, it is also slightly higher than the norm.

But there are cases when an increase in body temperature in a cat signals serious problems, such as:

• poisoning,
• inflammatory process,
• infection,
• glice invasion,
• stress,
• oversupported salts
• necrosis of cells.

The exact diagnosis can be delivered only to the veterinarian.

If she passed over 40.5, it is necessary to urgently cause a doctor, and before it is attempted to reduce heat by homemade. It is necessary to moisten the fur string with water, and it is better to wrap the patient in wet towel, provide frequent cool drink. If the patient refuses to drink independently, it should be posed from the syringe without a needle. You can give a cat regider to prevent dehydration. But in no case cannot give the antipyretic drugs intended for people, they will only harm. Medicia treatment Only veterinarian can designate.

Reduced Cat

The reduced body temperature in the cat may not be a sign of the disease. In a pregnant woman shortly before delivery, it decreases to 36.8 - 37.7. In all other cases Indications below 37.5 is a reason for concern. The reduced temperature for cats may be no less dangerous than increased.

The thermometer readings below 37.5 may talk about such factors:

• supercooling
• the presence of internal damage,
• diseases of nervous or cardiovascular systems,
• renal failure,
• oncology,
• strong blood loss.

The exact diagnosis will only supply the veterinarian.

Before appealing to the doctor, you must try to warm the purr: to kill it in the plaid or blanket, regularly give her warm drinkPut alongside the warmer. In case of reduced temperature It is not worth the cat through the syringe, if she does not want to drink herself. If the reason for the reduction is renal failure, drink can harm.

Let's summarize. Normal body temperature adult cat It is 38 - 39 degrees, kittens and sphinxes on half graduates are more, newborns can reach 40-40.5 degrees. A slight change maybe day And in healthy animals for natural reasons. When measuring the body temperature in a cat in the infrared ear thermometer, the range of normal values \u200b\u200bincreases to 37.8 - 39.7 due to the inaccuracies of measurements. The temperature below is 37.5 or above 40.5 for the cat is critical and requires the intervention of a veterinary doctor.

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In cats, though higher than a person, but still has its limits. Any deviations from the norm should cause anxiety and excitement from the owners. Many people are trying to learn what body temperature in cats on their nose, but it is mistaken. The final and accurate verdict of the health of the pet can be carried only in terms of the thermometer.

Normal temperature of cats

If the owner has doubts about the state of his pet, a thermometer should be used. The first indicator of the ailment should always serve the body temperature of the cat. Norma - from 38 to 39 degrees. Do not resort to such folk signslike a wet nose or sleepy behavior. Not always these signs indicate a sickness of a pet.

Increased or reduced highway indicators depend on many factors. In this case, the age of pets and its gender, and the time of year have the meaning. Like any other animals, the normal temperature of the body in cats depends on the processes passing in their organism. In a dream, they have significantly reduced indicators, as the minimum of energy is required to maintain this state.

During the food intake, the body's temperature rises to 38.5, but still remains normal. The limit of 39 degrees is achieved only in an active condition when the pet jumps a lot and runs. It should be immediately noted that kittens normal indicators Few higher than adult representatives of the species. This is associated with a moving way of life. To ensure the active state of kittens, it is spent several times more energy, since their organs and systems have not yet been fixed.

How to produce measurements?

Before you determine what body temperature in cats, you need to know several nuances. Measurements are carried out only although some veterinarian doctors are allowed to use the electronic analog. The difference is that the first shows more accurately, and the second is much faster, but with the errors.

For measurement, this unexpected host initiative is introduced, this unexpected host initiative is unlikely to do, so it is recommended to carry out a procedure with the assistant who would hold the animal in horizontal position. For convenient fixation of the paws, a dense sheet or towel is suitable.

You should also hold the cat's head with your hand because it can start biting. In addition, this action will calm the pet: he will feel warm from a person familiar to him. Most effective method Locking an animal - tightly take it for the uplift and slightly press to the horizontal surface (floor, sofa).

Before entering the thermometer must be lubricated with vaseline (any oils are prohibited). The result can be viewed after 3 minutes. If the indicators in the range of 38-39 degrees can calm down and leave the animal alone. Otherwise, you need to look for the cause of the disease. If the temperature is too raised or lowered, you should urgently turn to the veterinarian.

If the temperature indicators are significantly higher than the norm, then it is urgent to shoot down at least up to 39.0. As a result of hyperthermia in cats there is a decay of protein compounds, as a result, problems with heart and other internal organs. The first signs of lack of vital substances is the loss of wool and peeling of the skin. Also as increased temperature Animal has breathing and pulse. With severe and long-term flow of hyperthermia, dehydration appears.

To reduce the temperature, you can use ice, applying it to places where there is no wool. It is important that a pet drank a lot and is not near heaters. Kittens whose pronounced weakness and no appetite should be poured with a syringe. Any medications Appointed only veterinarian.

Symptoms and causes of hyperthermia

The main signs that the body temperature in cats is increased, is a change in their behavior and condition. Such symptoms include weakness, permanent trembling, poor appetite. Pets with hyperthermia for 2 days occurs strong dehydration, breathing and heartbeat are rapidly. In rare cases, the animal has a state of shock or fright.

Along with elevated indicators, pets are often observed and reduced. Such body temperature in cats can be a consequence of hypothermia or kidney pathology. Sometimes the causes of hypothermia are complex operations in which the anesthesia was used.

When animals become depressed, sluggish and looking for a secluded place warmer, for example, near the battery. The kittens have a sign of the illness, the wool can serve, noticeable trembling and pale mucous color.

At home, help pet can be heated. However, the process should not last too long. If warming did not give results, you should contact a specialist.

Cat temperature in front of childbirth

During pregnancy, animals rarely noted deviations at temperatures. However, in a few days before the occurrence of birth changes inevitable. First, it concerns the behavior of the cat when she starts to equip his place, dragging into it soft toys, paper and even food. In this case, you should not worry about the animal. The main thing is to be aware of what the current body temperature of the cat. Norma a couple of days before delivery - 37 degrees.

At this time, the breasts of the cat swell, and her gait begins to remind a bear. Behavior may change overnight - from unjustified concern to gentle purring. A few days before the birth, the animal may refuse food, but it is not worth worrying. The most important thing for the owner at this time interval is to follow the state of the pet. The normal body temperature in cats per day to the other can vary from 36.8 to 37.7 degrees. The day after childbirth, the indicators should not go beyond 37.5-39.2.

Temperature in kittens

Indicators of the smallest representatives of the species often exceed the norm of adults. The fact is that kittens are very active, despite their minor age and undeveloped organism. That is why the temperature of cats and kittens can be varied on a whole degree. If the first norm is indicators up to 39.0, then in the second - up to 40.5.

In weakened kittens, the temperature does not exceed 38.0 degrees. On the other hand, too high indicators can be more detailing and lead to death.

Sphinx temperature

Representatives of this breed differ from the rest not only external speciesbut also internal performance of the body. For example, the body temperature in cats-sphinxes can be from 38.5 to 39.5. A similar situation with newborn. Their indicators must be no more than 40 degrees. In general, in the kittens of this breed, the norm does not differ from the temperature of adult sphinxes.

Some owners experience constant excitement, thinking that their pet is hyperthermia, as it is too hot. This opinion is erroneously, since the heat in the Sphinx is directly transmitted to a person with a touch. In conventional breeds, heat exchange is preventing wool.

Establishing diagnosis

Determine the deviations of temperature from the norm in cats easily. To do this, it is enough to measure it with a regular thermometer.

If it is observed in cats, then it is recommended to do biochemical analysis Pet blood, test for determining diseases in immune system And urine analysis.

In difficult cases, the veterinarians are directed to an x-ray or an ultrasound of internal organs.

The importance of such a parameter as the body temperature of the cat is difficult to overestimate. Hyper- or hypothermia, in the presence of other alarming signs, tell about the ailment of the animal, prompting the owner to take action.

Conventional Cat Body Temperature

Normal Cat Temperature stacked in the averaged interval 38-39 degrees. Higher or low numbers are not always talking about the malfunctions. To not panic ahead of time, it is necessary:

• know the temperature in the norm for your pet;
• understand the nature of her daily oscillations;
• understand the reasons for reduction / increase (if they are caused by the disease);
• learn to measure the temperature;
• be able to provide first aid.

Temperature of adult cats

When measuring a healthy cat, you can see several large or smaller indicators than the generally accepted 38-39 °, for example, 37.2 degrees or 39.4 degrees. Each animal has its own, not beyond the framework of the norm, the temperature that, however, should not be above 40 ° and below 37 ° (such values \u200b\u200bare already associated with pathology). Thus, the figure of 39.2 ° will be quite standard for an adult cat with a habitual temperature of 39 °, but will serve as an alarming ring if the daily temperature of the animal is 38 °.

It is interesting! Cats, especially young and movable, always a few "hot" cats. The warmer body and cats awaiting the offspring. Old animals are slightly "colder" than active, due to the braking of metabolic processes.

In addition, during the day, the temperature of the feline body varies on the half-generation (in both directions), falling in a dream and in the morning, but rising after eating, moving games or in the evening.

Temperature of kittens

For recently born animals, there are indicators of the norm, which is due to the uninstalled thermoregulation mechanism. The body temperature of the newborn is in the range of 35.5-36.5 degrees, but gradually grows as agreed. Values \u200b\u200bat 38.5-39.5 ° appear on a thermometer in about 3-4 months, as soon as the kitten organism learns to adjust the body temperature.

Features of breed

One of the steady delusions is that naked cats (Canadian sphinxes, peckels, Ukrainian Levkoi, Don Sphynx, Bambino, Elves, Kohans and Dvalfs) have an increased body temperature. In fact, these cats are not hot, "woolen" fellows, and the feeling of overheated calf occurs due to the lack of layers between human palm and cat leather. The coat of ordinary cats simply does not allow us to feel the real warmth of their bodies.

How to measure temperature

To monitor the temperature, it will be necessary to arm yourself with familiar instruments (thermometers) and explore the nuances of the upcoming manipulation.

Types of degrees

If the thermometer of the contact type, let it be for your cat personal. Mercual sidewars are divided into clinical and rectal(with a reduced tip). Clinical requires more time to measure, up to 10 minutes, while rectal shows the result after 3 minutes.

Important! Mercury degrees have a single, but significant minus: they are easy to smash, especially if the animal is nest. The owners of hyper-making cats better pay attention to electronic or infrared devices, however, they are not suiced.

• Universal electronic thermometer (the price is 100-2000 rubles depending on the model) - gives the result in a few seconds or minutes, but implies an error of 0.1-0.5 degrees.
• Rectal electronic thermometer - Ensures much faster, showing the temperature after 10 seconds.
• Contactless infrared thermometer - Works (depending on the brand) at a distance of 2 to 15 cm, deriving the result for 5-10 seconds, with a probable error of about 0.3 degrees.
• Infrared ear thermometer(Price 2 thousand rubles) - programmed to the measurement cycle (8-10), after which the maximum value is reflected on the display. Since the device contacts the skin, before and after the procedure, its tip is wiped with alcohol.

Temperature measurement

Manipulation is carried out rectally (in a feline rectum). At this time, be sure and do not shout on the "patient", and talk to him calmly. Ideal if you will assist someone.

The procedure looks like this:

1. Prepare a table or a tumba, where you will perform measurements: it is inconvenient to do on your hands and is traumatic.
2. Wipe the tip of the thermometer with alcohol liquid, then smearing with medical vasel or vegetable oil (there are perfumes in the cream).
3. Shake the mercury thermometer to 35 °.
4. Lock the cat in a standing position either setting it on the side. You can wrap your paws with a cloth and / or put the veterinarian collar on it to avoid scratches and bites.
5. Lift the tail and carefully, rotate the tip (2-3 cm) in the rear pass.
6. After the time specified in the instruction, get a thermometer, wipe it with alcohol and write the testimony.

Important! The measurement result is incorrect (in the direction of increasing) if the cat actively counteracts the procedure involuntarily warming up the body. If a mercury thermometer in back pass At the same time breaks, carry it to the clinic.

Action when deviating from the norm

The attentive owner will always understand that something is wrong with the cat: he will tell him the external signs discharged with hyper and hypothermia.

At reduced temperatures, there are:

• bradycardia;
• reduction of activity and lethargy;
• hypotension;
• pale mucous
• slowness of breathing, sharp breath / exhalation.
• attempts to find a warm place.

At elevated temperature, it is observed:

• tachycardia;
• chills and fever;
• loss of appetite and rejection of water;
• drowsiness and apathy;
• dehydration (with a protracted fever);
• diarrhea and / or vomiting with a bad smell (in severe cases).

In general, you should alert any deviations from the temperature norm, as they can signal different diseases, sometimes very serious.

If elevated temperature

The temperature rise can be caused by both diseases and other (not physiological factors):

• viral diseases - in cats usually chumka (punching), calicivirosis, rinotracheit and coronavirus;
• inflammatory processes - often occur when infected with wounds or postoperative seams;
• overheating - the kittens, old and weakened cats are more often suffering from it, forced to be in the heat, for example, in a car or in a stuffy room;
• stress - often provokes failed thermoregulation. The reasons can be a trip to transport, a visit to the veterinarian, the change of the host or place of residence.

It is interesting! The temperature is often increasing by about 1 degrees after vaccination, when the body produces antibodies against viruses, or sterilization (as a surgery to surgery).

Action at elevated temperature

If the hike to the veterinarian is not possible, knock the heat with screwdriver ways:

• moisten the air in the room;
• give the cat cool water (if you refuse - drink from the syringe without a needle or pipette);
• moisten the open areas of the skin with water;
• wrap a wet towel;
• put the ice behind the ears, on the neck or the inner surface of the hips.

Independent treatment, especially with the use of drugs developed for human organism, not allowed. Antibiotics and antibodies can adversely affect the cat's body, causing allergies or violation of the liver / kidney activities.

If low temperature

The reasons for the temperature drop in the cat become internal pathologies and external factors, such as:

But Samoa frequent cause Reducing the temperature becomes supercooling, which happens after a long stay of the cat in the cold.

Actions under reduced temperature

If hypothermia is caused by a supercooling, a pet must warm the pet:

• wrap a blanket / blanket;
• place in a warm unproduced place;
• water supply to warm liquid (from pipette);
• cover the heating or bottles with hot water.

If your efforts turned out to be ineffective, carry a cat to the hospital. There, most likely, she will make a warm enema and put a dropper with saline.