The health status of cats can be judged by careful observation, and nose and body temperature are the simplest ways to judge. Generally speaking, the body temperature of healthy cats should be around 38.7℃, but should not exceed 39.2℃ (except kittens); The nose should be moist and cool; How to measure the cat's temperature?
The most professional method: shake the thermometer and dip it in lubricating oil. Lift the cat's tail and insert the thermometer into the anus (note that the thermometer should be inserted and held parallel to the cat's body). Carefully hold the thermometer, take it out after one minute, wipe it clean and read it. Normal temperature: 38-39.
Clamp the thermometer between the cat's hind leg and abdomen and read it after five minutes. You can use this method at home. Bright eyes, not too much gum; The anus is clean; Made smooth and shiny by wool, etc.
The normal temperature of a cat is 38.5 to 39.5 degrees. The body temperature of young cats is higher than that of adult cats, and the body temperature after exercise is higher than that at rest. Generally, rectal temperature is intuitive and accurate. When measuring the body temperature, use a mercury thermometer, insert it into the anus spirally, and stand still for 30 seconds to 1 min, which requires the cat to be motionless and keep quiet.
If the cat's body temperature is low, it is necessary to keep the cat warm, such as wearing clothes; If the cat's body temperature is high, it is necessary to cool the cat, such as using an ice pack. If the cat's body temperature is too low or too high, which is too different from the normal body temperature, you need to go to the hospital in time.
One thing that needs special attention is that if the cat has symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, poor mental health, insufficient vaccination and fever, the owner needs to consider the possibility of the cat being infected with the virus and take the cat to the pet hospital for further examination and symptomatic treatment.