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Cat panting to cool down

Can cats suffer from heat stroke?

PoC avatarPosted on July 18, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 18, 2022

Yes, domestic, stray and feral cats can suffer from heat stroke and it is an emergency that requires immediate assessment and prompt attention from caregiver and veterinarian. As it happens, cats do not tolerate high temperatures as well as humans. … continue reading…

Posted in heat stroke | Tagged cat body temperature, cat panting, global warming, heatstroke | 2 Replies
Keeping kittens warm with paper swaddling

When are kittens able to regulate their temperature?

PoC avatarPosted on February 12, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 13, 2022

By the time kittens are about three weeks old most begin to acquire the ability to regulate their body temperature. The mother can then spend more time away from the birth then. At seven weeks of age kittens are able … continue reading…

Posted in pediatrics | Tagged cat body temperature, pediatrics
Taking a domestic cat's temperature

Cat Temperature – taking it and conditions affecting it

PoC avatarPosted on December 22, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 22, 2021

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 … continue reading…

Posted in temperature | Tagged cat body temperature, cat caregiving, cat health, cat health diagnosis, cat health problems, Cat Temperature, human to cat relationship | 1 Reply
Do cats feel the cold?

Do cats shiver when cold?

PoC avatarPosted on April 20, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 20, 2021

Yes, domestic and feral cats may shiver when cold and particularly when hypothermic (see below). However, I have never seen it and I think that it is quite rare. Perhaps this is because cats are well insulated and are tolerant … continue reading…

Posted in body temperature | Tagged cat anatomy, cat body temperature, feline physiology, metabolism | 1 Reply
Domestic cat temp range

Acceptable body temperature range of domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on April 9, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2021

The acceptable body temperatures for a domestic cat in degrees Fahrenheit are 100, 101 and 102. The chart shows the range. THERE ARE SOME MORE ARTICLES ON DOMESTIC CAT BODY TEMPERATURE AT THE BASE OF THE PAGE. Below is the … continue reading…

Posted in body temperature | Tagged cat anatomy, cat body temperature
Pet digital thermometer

How do I know my cat has a temperature?

PoC avatarPosted on November 23, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 23, 2020

Not a lot of use How do I know my cat has a temperature? I don’t think the average cat owner will know that their cat has a temperature without checking it. What you may well notice is that your … continue reading…

Posted in temperature | Tagged cat body temperature, cat health care, cat health diagnosis, cat welfare
Feline dietary requirements in summer

Pet food manufacturers could provide summer and winter diets (and make more money)

PoC avatarPosted on August 13, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 13, 2020

I’m going to offer the pet food manufacturers a money-spinning idea which has just occurred to me. It may please them because the pet food manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to expand their range. An expanded range is likely … continue reading…

Posted in diet | Tagged appetite, cat appetite, cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat body temperature, cat crepuscular activity, cat diet, cat food, cat obesity, diet, dry cat food, obesity, pet food industry, pet food manufacturers, thermoregulation, wet cat food | Leave a reply
Taking cats temperature

How can I tell if my cat has a temperature?

PoC avatarPosted on July 3, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 3, 2020

If you want to tell if your cat has a temperature you will need to check it with a thermometer. The procedure is quite straightforward but gentleness is the order of the day. If you don’t already have one, buy … continue reading…

Posted in home treatment | Tagged cat body temperature, Cat Illness Diagnosis, Cat Temperature, home diagnosis, home treatment for cat illness, home treatment for sick cats, home treatments for cats, self diagnosis | Leave a reply
Feral cat shelters

How do feral cats stay warm in winter?

PoC avatarPosted on November 25, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 19, 2020

Concerned people want to know how feral cats stay warm in winter. The fact of the matter is that most often feral cats don’t stay warm in the winter but they put up with it because they are able to. … continue reading…

Posted in volunteers | Tagged cat body temperature, cold weather, feeding feral cats, feral cat shelters, feral cats, outdoor cat house | 1 Reply
Measuring the rectal temperature of a domestic cat

How do I know if my cat is cold?

PoC avatarPosted on November 10, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 12, 2019

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 up) by lethargy and listlessness, collapse … continue reading…

Posted in hypothermia | Tagged cat body temperature, cat hypothermia, Cat Temperature
Are cat ears supposed to be hot?

Are Cat Ears Supposed to Be Hot?

PoC avatarPosted on May 27, 2017 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2020

Yes, cat ears are supposed to be hot for the simple reason that the blood vessels in the ear flaps are very near the surface and there is very little hair or fat between a person’s touch and the ear. … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged cat anatomy, cat body temperature, cat ears | Leave a reply

Boxes and Small Spaces are Kitty Magnets: Why the Attraction?

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2015 by Jo SingerAugust 17, 2015

I haven’t yet met a cat who wasn’t immediately attracted to boxes. What is truly amazing about this phenomenon is that no matter what shape or size they happen to be, after a few sniffs and a paw or two … continue reading…

Posted in anxiety | Tagged boxes, cat body temperature, cat stress, Cat Temperature, cats who love boxes | 9 Replies

Cat Hot Ears

PoC avatarPosted on August 25, 2014 by Michael BroadAugust 25, 2014

If your cat’s eats are hot to the touch, veterinarian sites will say that your cat might have a fever. I’ll touch on that later in the article but one point that is rarely made is that a cat’s ear … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, ears | Tagged cat blood, cat body temperature, cat ears, cat health issues, cat health symptoms | Leave a reply
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