Can Cats get Fevers?

**Uabassoon** · 04-09-2006, 04:25 PM

Yes cats can get fevers. A lot of the time when a cat has a fever it means there is something else wrong too. You said he's fine today, but I'd still keep an eye on him. If he starts acting sick again I would take him to the vet.

**moosmom** · 04-09-2006, 04:50 PM

JTM,

As Uabassoon said, cats can get fevers. A normal cat's temp is anywhere between 100 to 102 degrees. Anything higher is considered a fever. I'd keep an eye on him.

**jenluckenbach** · 04-09-2006, 05:13 PM

YUP! cats can get fevers (that is why the vet takes their temperature). So keep a close eye on him to watch for other symptoms.

***JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*** · 04-09-2006, 06:02 PM

Ok thanks guys, I'll keep an eye on him and if there are any other changes I'll take him to the vet tomorrow.

**Taffygirl62** · 04-11-2006, 10:20 PM

I would take the kitties temperature. If its very high I would take it to the vet. It could be an infection maybe if the temperature is higher than the normal range.

A normal cats temperature should be 101.5 degrees F give or take a degree. If the temperature is over 103 its a fever and if its above 105 or below 100 its an emergency.