Category: hypothermia

Measuring the rectal temperature of a domestic cat

How do I know if my cat is cold?

A linked question would be ‘Why is my cat shivering?’. If your cat is genuinely suffering from low body temperature (hypothermia) the signs are violent shivering. This may be followed (unless the cat warms...

Elsa The Frozen Kitten Survives

Her core temperature was below the limit of the thermometer. It took an hour to get her temperature up to normal. Awesome ability of the domestic cat to survive hence the 9 lives accolade....


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