What are the symptoms of a fever in cats?
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When a cat has a fever it usually shows chills and refuses to be touched; some also have poor appetite, low spirits, shivering, a hot body, and faster breathing. If these symptoms appear, the owner can use a pet thermometer to take the cat’s temperature. A reading above 39°C means the cat has a fever.
In this situation you can try physical cooling, such as an ice pack. You can also wipe the cat’s skin with alcohol to help dissipate heat. If the cat stays feverish or keeps running a fever after these measures, take it to the hospital for treatment promptly.