Simply use a digital thermometer in your cat's ear or a pediatric rectal thermometer. Be sure not to use an older style mercury thermometer on your cat, if the thermometer breaks it can be very harmful to your kitty's health. A rectal thermometer is the best way to determine whether your kitty has a fever.
How do cats act when they have a fever?
Most cats with a fever are lethargic, reluctant to move, have a loss of appetite, have increased heart and breathing rates, and are dehydrated. They may also be shivering or showing stiffness. With a fever of unknown origin, these clinical signs are present but there is no obvious cause for them.
What can you give a cat for a fever?
Treatment. Along with rest and hydration, fevers in cats typically are treated with antibiotics. As with taking your cat's temperature, getting your cat to take medication may not be easy, but it's important.
Does my cat have a fever if his ears are hot?
If a cat's ear temperature is a source of concern, feel the stomach and underarms. If they, too, are hot to the touch, the cat may have a fever, since a cat with a true fever will experience increased temperature across the entire body.May 7, 2020