Пн, 12 мар 2018 Автор: ATиктория Банникова
If your pet is unwell, you should
know how to measure the temperature of a cat and what temperature will be
be normal in cats. These are the very first steps to check.
the state of a beloved animal.
So, how to measure the temperature of a cat and what will be normal
for cats?
Contents
When it is worth checking the pet’s temperature
If you notice a change in the behavior and character of the pet, then
need to check his health condition. In the people there
opinion that it is possible to understand that the cat got sick through dry and warm
spout. But this is not entirely true, since it may not be related to
body temperature of the animal.
In the following situations, when one or
a few symptoms listed below may decrease or
Cat fever:
1) wool and ears are obviously hot;
2) refusal of any food;
3) increased thirst, the pet can not get drunk;
4) apathy – the cat shows no interest to anything, hides from
all;
5) the cat is suddenly afraid of people, does not come close and does not go on
arms;
6) uneven, rapid, heavy breathing and raising
heartbeat;
7) dilated pupils and poor coordination;
discharge from the nose, ears and eyes, vomiting or chills – urgently
need to find out the cause.
What is the normal temperature for cats
Normal body temperature for cats above normal
human temperature a couple of degrees. Exact value
normal temperatures for cats are from 38 ° C to 38.5 ° C.
It is important to remember that this value may change in
within normal limits with age and even depending on the time of day.
So in newborn kittens the temperature can be even lower.
человеческой – около 35-36C. Weak kittens can
have a low temperature, and the mother cat can not pay for them
attention, be sure to provide them with heat, heating the place for them
or by placing a heating pad. The first months of life kitten temperature
may also be lower or higher by one degree than that of an adult
cats, but this is absolutely normal.
With regards to the time of day – in the morning the temperature is lower by half a degree,
than in the evening. It can also drop the temperature during
глубокого сна питомца — до 37C. Therefore not worth it
measure the temperature of a sleeping animal!
Even in a healthy cat, the temperature may vary due to different
external factors, for example, when on a strong heat, nervous
shock (moving or going to the doctor). This is a normal reaction.
body and worry not worth it.
Another important note is the body temperature of the bare breeds of cats.
same as fluffy ones. They feel hotter by touch.
compared to our skin, and with fluffy pets there is no such difference
due to the fact that wool serves as a thermal barrier.
How to measure the temperature of a cat
If you observe several symptoms of diseases, before
just need to measure the temperature of the cat. This usually causes
difficulty, but in practice should not become something difficult. AT
at home, you can use the usual thermometer (mercury
thermometer), electronic universal or rectal thermometer.
The advantage of electronic thermometers is that they are much faster.
give the result, and you cause less discomfort to the cat. Desirable
buy a separate one that will be used only for home
pets, and family members will use another.
The only and most reliable way is to measure the temperature.
rectally It will be easier if you hold the cat together.
Follow these rules for measuring temperature
cats:
1) Prepare – cut the cat’s claws so that it cannot
accidentally hurt the hosts.
2) ATажно хорошо зафиксировать животное. There are two options – either
use a towel and wrap the animal tightly in a “cocoon”,
necessarily hiding paws and holding his head. Either one person
holding a cat with two hands – paws and head by the scruff, and the second is already
takes a measurement. The cat must not be allowed to curl
glomerulus or tail tucked! Be sure to follow the situation
cats
3) Before and after temperature measurement required
disinfect thermometer.
4) Before you enter the thermometer, you need to lubricate it with petroleum jelly
or fat cream, so as not to injure the animal.
5) Raise the tail and insert a thermometer 2-3 cm.
6) Do not make sudden movements, so as not to frighten the animal.
Talk to your cat in a calm tone, soothing her.
7) A mercury thermometer must be kept for about three to five minutes,
e itself will signal the completion.
Be sure to wipe the thermometer with something alcohol-based.
Caress animal, give favorite treat as
encouragement.
Causes of low temperature and what to do
After you measure the temperature, you need to compare it with
normal.
If the temperature is below average, the following are possible.
noncommunicable causes:
1) First of all, it is hypothermia. If your pet has spent
plenty of time indoors / outdoors with low
temperature. With the same temperature different animals
react differently. The breed and age of the cat will depend
how much time to freeze the animal.
2) Anesthesia. After operations with anesthesia, the temperature of the cat may
fall as well as in deep sleep.
3) Injury and shock. If your pet is only
got hurt or suffered severe stress, then the body temperature can
temporarily go down.
4) Diseases associated with the cardiovascular system. With
malfunction of the heart or poor work of the vessels and lowering
pressure, there is also a constant low temperature.
What to do when the temperature drops?
Try to warm the animal. Wrap the cat in a blanket, blanket or
towel, apply a heating pad or give warm water / soup. No way
In this case, do not try to warm the animal in hot water! Sharp
a change in temperature can cause heart problems!
If the temperature is too low or you cannot raise it to
for a couple of hours, and if there are no reasons listed above, then
should go to the nearest veterinary clinic for delivery
analyzes!
Withчины повышенной температуры и что делать
Rising temperatures are very dangerous for cats, as it leads to
reduce the amount of fluid in the body and disruption
internal organs. Most commonly fever
indicative of inflammatory processes. With температуре от
40-41C and above, immediately contact your nearest veterinary
clinic!
Withчины могут быть следующие:
1) Various infectious diseases. From a simple cold to
viral and fungal infections when the body tries to fight off
them by increasing the temperature. Be sure to consult a doctor
for testing and identifying a specific disease.
2) Poisoning. Often, in addition to digestive disorders
the system also raises the temperature.
3) Oncological diseases. One of the symptoms is persistent.
temperature rise.
4) Metabolic disorders. So for example in older cats can
to be disturbances in the glands that are responsible for the withdrawal of fluids
and moisturizing mucous membranes.
5) Reaction to drugs or allergens. If you gave the cat
any medicine then check in the side effects increase
temperature
6) ATоспаление десен, болезни уха или носа. Often
inflammatory processes in the ear and nose and throat systems lead to
повышению temperature
