Why Domestic Cats Cope Better Than Humans in High Temperatures — With Important Caveats

Domestic cats, with their graceful movements and composed demeanour, often seem unbothered by the soaring summer temperatures that leave humans wilting. This is no accident of nature. Cats are biologically better adapted to withstand heat than their human caregivers — a gift from their evolutionary heritage — but with a few important caveats that …

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Cat Temperature – taking it and conditions affecting it

Taking a domestic cat's temperature

As you might know, the only way to take your cat’s temperature is to use a rectal thermometer. You can use either a bulb or digital version. The digital thermometer is more convenient as it records temperatures quicker and is much less likely to break during the process. If you use a bulb thermometer …

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