A cat fever of 40 degrees is not necessarily a feline plague. The symptoms of cat plague include vomiting, blood in the stool, fever and other uncomfortable symptoms, if the cat is not vaccinated on time and accompanied by the above symptoms, then it is recommended to send the doctor for infectious disease screening in time, and timely ** after diagnosis.
It may also be the common cold, infection and other reasons that cause the cat to have fever symptoms, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian in time for examination**.
Sudden onset of high fever: the body temperature rises to more than 40, lasts for about 24 hours, and then drops to normal temperature, but can rise again after 2 to 3 days, showing a typical complex phase fever type.
Poor spirit: depressed, coarse coat, indifferent to the owner's calling and environment.
Refusal to eat: decreased appetite and gradual non-eating after the onset of the disease.
High fever: The body temperature rises to more than 40, lasts for about 24 hours, then drops to normal temperature, and rises again after 3-4 days, that is, biphasic fever.
Vomiting: is the most important feature.
Diarrhea: bloody, watery stools, severe dehydration, rapid weight loss.
Dehydration and secondary bacterial infections are often the cause of sudden death.
Other complications include oral ulcers, bloody diarrhoea, jaundice, and generalized intravascular coagulopathy.
Infection with microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. For example, diseases such as cat colds, feline viral rhinotracheitis, and feline ringworm can all cause fever in cats.
After a physical injury or surgery, cats may develop a fever due to infection or inflammation that occurs during the healing process.
Allergic reactions to the use of certain medications may occur, causing fever.
In the summer heat, cats may experience symptoms of heat stroke, including fever, shortness of breath, dry mouth, etc.
Other diseases can also cause fever in cats, such as thyroid problems, heart disease, liver disease, cancer, etc.
Routine blood test: to check the number of white blood cells and neutrophils to determine whether there is an infection.
Blood biochemical examination: understand the cat's liver and kidney function, electrolytes and other indicators, and rule out other potential diseases.
Inflammatory protein test: Knowing the degree of inflammation can help determine the cause of the fever.
Stool test: to rule out the possibility of parasitic infection.
X-rays: to understand the condition of organs such as lungs and abdomen to rule out other underlying diseases.
Screening for infectious diseases: exclude the possibility of infectious diseases such as feline plague and feline nasal branches.