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How to Tell If Your Cat Has a Fever
A cat's normal temperature runs 38.0–39.0°C for adults and 38.5–39.5°C for kittens; a hot, dry ear or, more reliably, a rectal reading above 39.5°C signals fever. Short-term cooling (shade, paw-pad wiping, cool towels) helps, but the underlying cause, from infection to pyometra, needs a vet.
Why Cats Cough: Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu)
Feline viral rhinotracheitis, or cat flu, is a highly contagious upper-respiratory infection; over 90% of cats carry the virus and show signs only when stress drops their immunity. Typical signs are fever, lethargy, poor appetite, eye and nose discharge, conjunctivitis, and sneezing, with coughing in some; kittens can develop pneumonia. A caught cat needs eye/nose care, L-lysine, and antibiotics against secondary infection.
Are Cat Cold and Feline Herpesvirus the Same?
A cat cold and feline herpesvirus look alike but aren't the same: herpes brings thick yellow-green discharge and can ulcerate the cornea or blind. Herpes needs isolation, antibiotics, and eye drops; a plain cold needs warmth, cat cold medicine, and a dry coat.
Cold Symptoms and Fever in Sphynx (Hairless) Cats
Sphynx (hairless) cats lack a fur coat and lose heat far more easily, so they catch colds more readily than other breeds. Mild cases with a low fever under 39.5°C can often recover at home with warmth and supportive care, but a cat that won't eat, grows weak, or fails to improve needs prompt veterinary attention.
Telling a Cat Cold Apart from Feline Panleukopenia (Distemper)
A simple cat cold brings sneezing, runny nose, and a mild fever that often resolves in a few days. Feline panleukopenia (distemper) is far more dangerous: a high fever of 40–41°C, repeated vomiting of yellow bile, and bloody, foul-smelling diarrhea. Any sudden high fever should be treated as an emergency and checked by a vet immediately.
What Is Feline AIDS (FIV) and What Are Its Symptoms?
The name 'feline AIDS' often confuses people. Its full name is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), different from human HIV. Infected cats may show chronic mouth inflammation, fever, weight loss, and more, but it does not spread to humans, dogs, or other animals.
Early Symptoms of Feline Panleukopenia (Cat Distemper)
Many new owners know cat distemper is scary but not its specifics or treatment. Here's an introduction.
What Is Feline AIDS and Its Symptoms
A cat with feline AIDS is also nicknamed a 'prodigal cat,' and for good reason. This article explains what feline AIDS is and the symptoms a cat shows if infected.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
A cat with FIV shows: chronic stomatitis, gingivitis, fever, weight loss, lymph node inflammation, anemia, diarrhea, and neurological signs. The main transmission route is thought to be bite wounds; experiments also confirm the possibility of placental infection, though not yet proven clinically, and a queen may pass it to kittens via saliva or milk.
What Is Feline Distemper and What Are Its Symptoms?
Feline distemper is the name for acute, highly contagious diseases such as feline panleukopenia and feline infectious enteritis. A cat with distemper shows fever, panleukopenia, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, lethargy, and loss of appetite.