What causes a cat to have a fever?
Unfortunately, in cases where a particularly hardy strain has infected the body, the hypothalamus can cause the body temperature to rise close to or beyond what is considered safe. This is what we normally refer to as a “high fever”. A prolonged high fever could indicate that a serious illness is at hand and the cat should be evaluated by a vet. Cat fever symptoms As mentioned before, cats simply don’t have the ability to tell us when they aren’t feeling well. As pet owners, it’s our responsibility to gain an understanding of our pets’ normal behavior which will help us notice any behavioral signs that are out of the ordinary. One sign that a cat may be suffering from a fever is an elevated respiratory rate. If a cat seems to be constantly breathing in and out at an alert manner, then this is a possible indication that he is running a fever. One might also notice that their cat is lethargic, or shows no interest in playing or doing any of its usual activities. A cat that is running a f
