The symptoms of illness in domestic cats are often different from those in humans. For example, it is difficult to know if an animal has a fever or if it is its normal temperature. There are special methods for detecting this symptom that are applicable to cats.
It is necessary
- - thermometer;
- - towel.
Instructions
Step 1
Check for the presence of an elevated temperature by indirect indications. For example, this can be a dry and hot nose of an animal. Normally, it should be moisturized, since it cools the body through it. An exception is the situation when the cat wakes up after a long sleep. In this case, you need to wait half an hour or an hour for the condition of the nose to return to normal. If after that it remains hot, you should be alert and find out the reason for this.
Step 2
Measure the temperature of the animal. To do this, involve someone to help - even a calm animal can strongly resist the procedure. Wrap the cat in a towel so that the lower back and tail are exposed and the legs are secured. Alternatively, you can trim your nails with special scissors. Lift the pet's tail and, while your helper is holding her, insert the tip of the thermometer into her anus. Wait until it displays the required data, it will take a few minutes. At the same time, be careful - even with fixed paws, the animal can harm you, for example, bite.
Step 3
Analyze the information received. Normal cats range between 38 and 39 degrees. If she is over forty, then this is a reason to contact the veterinarian. Such an indicator can be a symptom of, for example, inflammation. the exception is the Sphynx and other hairless cats. Their natural body temperature is higher at about 42 degrees. Therefore, you should only worry if the thermometer reads more.
