Cats are the most popular among family pets, and their physical health is one of the things that owners care about the most. The body temperature of a cat is an important indicator for measuring its physical health, but what is the normal temperature of a cat?
Usually, the normal body temperature range of cats is 37℃~39℃, while the body temperature of British short blue cats may be higher, with the normal body temperature range of 38℃~40℃. In addition, cats have different normal body temperatures. For example, the normal temperature range of cats in their abdomen is 37.5℃~38.5℃, the normal temperature of the ears is 37.8℃~39.2℃, and the normal temperature of the anus is 37.2℃~38.6℃.
There are many reasons for excessive body temperature, including infection, disease, excessive fever, poisoning, etc. If the cat's body temperature exceeds 40℃, it may be infected with viruses or bacteria, endocrine disorders, or some drugs may be overdose. Therefore, in the face of cats with excessive body temperature, the owner should take the cat to the veterinary clinic for physical examination as soon as possible to rule out the possibility of disease.
There are several methods for measuring the body temperature of a cat, the most common one is to use a thermometer. The owner can place the thermometer into the cat's armpits, abdomen, anus, or ears, and then measure the cat's body temperature. In addition, you can also use a temperature rod to measure the cat. Just put the temperature rod into the cat's armpit or anus to measure the cat's body temperature.
The normal body temperature of cats is the key to ensuring their health. Therefore, owners should pay attention to providing them with enough nutrition and rest, keeping them away from heat sources, and providing them with a warm environment. In addition, the owner should also measure the cat's body temperature frequently to keep them within normal range.
Generally speaking, the normal temperature range of cats is 37℃~39℃. If the cat's body temperature is abnormal, the owner needs to take them to the veterinary clinic for examination as soon as possible to ensure the health of the cat. In addition, owners should also provide them with enough nutrition and rest, and provide them with a warm environment to keep the cat's body temperature within normal range.