Cat with a Fever

**christa** · 10-30-2005, 04:09 PM

What do you do for a cat with a fever?

My SIL claims that her cat has a fever. I'm not sure how she knows this but that's just what's she saying. She called me asking what she could do . . . she doesn't want to call the vet today

She asked if she could give Clipper a baby Asprin and I said NO . . . but I'm not sure if it would be safe or not. I'm just guessing not.

**Jessika** · 10-30-2005, 04:12 PM

I found this article online.. perhaps it can help? http://www.judithstock.com/Speaking_...r_in_cats.html

**kuhio98** · 10-30-2005, 05:46 PM

When Halo had a very high fever due to a reaction to an innoculation, the vet bathed her in cool water for a while. They also gave her another injection (I can't remember what) that helped, but the cool water lowered her temperature relatively quickly. She wasn't very happy about it, but it worked.

**catmandu** · 10-30-2005, 05:53 PM

Aspirin I have heard,is bad for Cats,Baby or Not.
I would have to say,that I have never had this happen,and I pray that the White Coats can help.
We are praying for Clipper to get well.

**christa** · 10-30-2005, 06:06 PM

Thanks guys.

Yeah, I did read that asprin & tylonel is dangerous for kitties . . . potentially deadly. (thanks Jessika for the article!) I called and told her. I really think that she's over-reacting. She's a drama queen.

But thanks anyways . . . I knew that I could find some reassurance here!