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For humans like cats, fever is not necessarily a bad condition. This is just a normal immune response that helps the body recover from illnesses by destroying bacteria that cannot tolerate high temperatures. Furthermore, the heat increases blood flow to damaged tissues for normal recovery. However, in some cases a fever can be dangerous. If your cat has a fever, you can fix it so that it recovers more quickly. Alternatively, you might also consider using medications to speed recovery in your cat.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Reduce fever at home

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   Know the symptoms of a fever in your cat. The body temperature of a healthy cat ranges from 38.1 degrees C to 39.4 degrees C. If you cannot accurately measure the cat's body temperature, you can identify the following fever symptoms. :
   • Anorexia
   • Dazed
   • Lack of activity
   • Weaken
   • Losing hair a lot
   • Avoid contact with other cats
   • Fast or shallow breathing
   • Shivering
   • Less grooming
   • In many cases fever can be caused by an underlying medical condition, so be aware of other symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, cough, sneezing, or swelling of the skin. Based on these signs, you can identify the disease in your cat.

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   Take your cat's temperature. Symptoms allow you to guess if your cat has a fever, but the only way to confirm this is to take your temperature with a thermometer. You can take the temperature in rectum or ear canal.
   • Preparing instruments. You will need a thermometer, lubricant (grease or K-Y), alcohol, paper towels, and cat food.
   • If you are using a mercury thermometer, you need to shake it many times until the mercury inside the weight falls below the 35 degree mark. For electronic thermometers, simply turn on the power button. You can use a special thermometer designed for pets to measure the temperature in the ear canal.
   • If you take the temperature in your rectum, lubricate the thermometer.
   • Hold the cat in one hand, or have someone else hold it for you. Raise their tails.
   • Insert the thermometer into the anus about 2.5 cm. Keep the mercury thermometer in place for 2 minutes. Unplug the electronic thermometer when it beeps.
   • Clean the thermometer with an alcohol-soaked paper towel.
   • Reward your cat for stress relief.
   • If your cat has a fever above 39 degrees Celsius, you need to take it to the vet right away. A high fever can damage internal organs.

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   Examine the cat's body. Gently use your fingers to press gently and rub their body. (This method is called palpable.Determine if there is any damage, such as a fracture, swollen lymph nodes, ulcers, festering of the wound or a tumor. All of these can lead to an increase in body temperature.
   • Sometimes you may or may not be able to feel a broken bone inside your cat's body. Broken bones are often prone to swelling or bruising. If you press on the injured area, the cat will feel pain. Be careful when examining their body.
   • If the lymph nodes are enlarged, you should feel them in your cat's lower jaw and near shoulder. In addition, the hind legs and groin may also have swollen lymph nodes.
   • When you notice one of these signs, you should take the cat to see a veterinarian immediately for prompt medical treatment.
   • If you don't notice any of the above symptoms, the fever is likely just a normal immune response. In this case, you should follow the steps below unless the high temperature persists for more than 24 hours. You should then ask your veterinarian for advice and treatment as soon as possible.

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   Reduce your cat's fever. Cats lose heat through sweat glands in their paws and by breathing. You can cool their bodies so they can cool down. Place your cat in a cool, no-light room and lay it on stone or brick floors so she can stretch her body and transfer heat to the floor. You can also apply the following methods:
   • Turn on a fan on the floor to blow air into the cat's body.
   • Place an ice pack on their body or feet.
   • If the cat doesn't object, gently moisten the cat's body. Use a damp cloth or spray bottle to moisten the coat. The steam will lower your cat's body temperature.

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   Give the cat plenty of fluids. The fever can be caused by lack of water, and also lead to water shortage. It is important that you keep them fresh with clean water. If your cat is unable to drink water on her own, you can use a support pump (are not needle included). A cat who gets enough fluids will reduce fever quickly (this is why vet clinics often give her fluids).
   • If your cat has a fever, it is unlikely that your cat will want to get up and move around, so keep the water bowl near her nest. You can wipe their gums with a sponge soaked in warm water.
   • Alternatively, you can give your sick pet a Gatorade or a children's electrolyte solution. This helps restore the electrolyte balance in the cat's body, especially if the cat is vomiting or has diarrhea. Gatorade can be given to your cat with a pump sickness.
   • If your cat refuses to drink with a plunger, freeze the water or Gatorade. Your cat will prefer to lick the ice cube instead of drinking it (and the cold will also help lower her temperature).
   • Never Give the cat milk! Cats are very sensitive to lactose, so milk can worsen fever and cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

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   Make sure your cat is eating and drinking normally. Fever often causes cats to lose a lot of energy and their physical weaknesses. They probably won't eat solid food. Instead, replace it with softer foods, such as soft pickled eggs or ground canned tuna.
   • If your cat is not eating solid or soft food, you can use a syringe to provide her cat replacement milk (available at pet stores). This is a food for sick cats or lactating orphan kittens. Use a syringe (no needles attached) with a capacity of 5cc to 10cc.
   • Insert the tip of the plunger into the inside of the mouth, close to the cheek. Cats and dogs often reflexively swallow anything that passes through this area.
   • If your pet is unable to eat anything, consult your veterinarian about a high calorie liquid supplement. Your cat can absorb this supplement until she is well enough to eat solid food again.

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   Add B vitamins and energy to your cat. You can boost your pet's appetite by using vitamin B-complex foods and energy in their meals.
   • Vitamin and energy supplements like Nutri-Plus Gel (5ml daily for 5 days) can fight fatigue and nutritional deficiencies.
   • An example of a B-complex vitamin is Coforta. This type has a high cyanocoblamin (3) content and is essential for energy conversion. Inject under the cat's skin or muscles from 0.5 ml to 2.5 ml once a day for 5 days:
     • For small cats weighing 1kg or less, 0.5 ml
     • For cats 2 to 6 kg, 1 ml
     • For large cats from 7 to 9 kg, 2.5 ml
     • If your cat's weight fluctuates in these ranges, you should estimate the corresponding dose or follow the instructions of your veterinarian, in case of uncertainty, a small dose should be used.
   • Never give your cat supplements that contain the following ingredients, as they can be toxic to cats:
     • Garlic or onions
     • Calcium
     • Vitamin D
     • Vitamin C
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Method 2 of 2: Reduce fever with medicine

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   Take the cat to see the vet. In the event that your cat's condition does not improve after 24 hours of home treatment, you should see your veterinarian. Prolonged fever can be caused by serious illness. Your veterinarian will check and test to determine the cause of the fever.
   • Provide a recent medical history of the cat. You can give information about movement history, other animal contact, recent immunizations or other treatments, allergies, and anything else you think might cause a fever. in cats.
   • Some of the causes of a fever in cats include:
     • Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi
     • Injury to the body
     • Autoimmune disease
     • Dead tissue
     • Tumor or cancer
   • The treatment will depend on the cause of the fever. Your veterinarian will need to perform tests to determine the cause of the fever. Some common tests include a blood and urine analysis.

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   Use antibiotics if recommended by your veterinarian. If your cat's fever is caused by a bacterial infection, you will need to treat the infection. Usually the antibiotic is sufficient for reducing fever in pets. Antibiotics are generally safe for cats with a fever, but you should not give them to them. You will need to contact your veterinarian to test and prescribe antibiotics for your cat. Antibiotics are usually effective against one strain of bacteria and are ineffective against others. Your veterinarian will advise the most suitable medicine for your pet. The most common and safe antibiotics commonly prescribed by veterinarians include:
   • Ampicillin and Amoxicillin (20mg / kg body weight). These two types are available in liquid form and can be found in "human" pharmacies.
   • Marbofloxacin (2mg / kg) is available in tablet form. However, it is difficult to determine the dosage because the pill is small in size.
   • Doxycycline (5mg / kg) is available in the form of a jelly, and a preparation is available by prescription from a veterinarian. This preparation is Vibravet, which comes with a plastic tube to determine the correct dose.
   • The duration of antibiotics for a cat is always one week (7 days). Always give them the right dose, even if the cat has recovered better. If you shorten the time taking the medication, the infection can return and resist the effects of the antibiotics.

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   See Meloxicam. Known as Metacam, this is an antipyretic drug with similar effects to Tolfedine. Many countries have adopted this drug. However, not all studies have confirmed the safe level of use for cats. Use only with the guidance of a veterinarian. The recommended dosage is 0.05 mg / kg meloxicam for cats daily, drink during or after meals. A cat weighing 5 kg needs to drink 0.5 ml of Metacam.
   • Note that meloxicam is produced in two forms: for dogs (1.5 mg / ml) and for cats (0.5 mg / ml). You need to give your cat the proper form to avoid overdose.
   • Meloxicam should be used only in non-dehydrated cats. Otherwise, it will impair kidney function by reducing blood flow to the kidneys and risk of kidney failure.

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   Just use aspirin for veterinary purposes. Aspirin is not the antipyretic for cats. This type can cause dehydration, vomiting, and a number of other dangerous symptoms. You need very Use caution when giving aspirin to cats if recommended by your veterinarian and only in appropriate doses.
   • For cats, the recommended dose is 2.5 mg / kg every 48-72 hours. Use a small children's aspirin in 50 mg or 75 mg tablets.
   • Give your cat aspirin with food and water. If your cat takes aspirin while hungry, he or she will feel uncomfortable
   • When absorbed through the gastric mucosa, aspirin breaks down into salicylic acid. However, cats don't have the enzyme needed to break down salicylic acid. At that time, this acidity remained high for a long time. Cats that take high doses of aspirin or supplements can become poisoned. Therefore, monitoring the dosage while administering the medication is extremely important.

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   Be aware that cats are unable to absorb certain human medications. Treatment for fever in cats is different from that of other animals because their physiological functions are not the same.Cats lack a liver enzyme called glucoronyl transferase, so they can't break down many drugs that are safe for humans. In many cases, drugs that are safe for dogs but dangerous for cats. Do not give your cat any human medications unless prescribed by your veterinarian. Otherwise they could be injured or even fatal. advertisement

Advice

• If your cat refuses to eat or drink, you should take it to the vet. Most likely they need medical help.
• Do not give your cat aspirin unless your veterinarian has prescribed the correct dosage. This animal is extremely sensitive to aspirin. If you take the wrong dose, the cat will get worse.

Warning

• Contact your veterinarian if the cat's body temperature exceeds 39 degrees Celsius, or if he is still shaking for more than 24 hours.
• Be careful not to make the condition worse. You need to be very cautious when giving your cat human medicine, because too much will poison them. Follow your veterinarian's dosage instructions.
• If you are in doubt whether the drug is safe for your pet or not, you should exercise caution. Check with your veterinarian about what medication to take for your cat.