What Is Normal For A Cat's Temperature?
My cat is ill and the vet says his temperature is high. His temperature Is 104. What should it be?
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A cat's temperature is a range, not a specific number, like humans. Normal for a cat is 100 to102.5 degrees.
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Dear mymollie: Thank you for your answer. I appreciate the info. Maybe I can help you with an answer some day! If that is your "mollie", she is gorgeous! Cindy
The normal temperature for a cat is 99.5-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Your cat definitely has a fever. Fever is most often caused by infection, inflammation, and pain. Did your veterinarian find any abnormalities on examination? If not diagnostic tests need to be run to determine the cause of the fever. Do NOT give any medications without consulting your medication--many medications that are safe for humans are NOT safe for cats.
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Ann: Thank you so much for your answer. Smokey is in the hospital getting antibiotics and fluids.The Dr. says he has an infection. His fever is now 103. He feels it will come down more by the end of today.
I agree with the previous 2 answers. I would call your vet and maybe make an appt. Is your cat eating and drinking? Make sure he/she is staying hydrated if not you need to get him/her seen right away. Do you de-worm your cat on a routine basis every few months even if he/she is a house cat. It could be that or anything. Only a vet can tell you. I would definitely get the cat checked out, maybe he/she got into something you don't know about. Again it could be anything good luck.
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Dear lisamarie1: THANK YOU very much for your answer! Smokey is in the hospital right now. He wasn't eating or drinking and he is dehydrated. The Dr. is giving him antibiotics and fluids (by IV ?). Smokey's temp. is at 103 now and the Dr. is hopeful it will keep coming down more. Well of course he's hopeful, we ALL are. And no, I haven't been de-worming him. I was not aware that he needed it. So thanks for that too. I have been letting Smokey outside and there is the thought that he ate something bad out there. I am just praying that he survives this and I will NEVER LET HIM OUTSIDE AGAIN! Thank you again for your response.
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