Most Americans carry around some sort of credit or debit card, embossed with a 15- or 16-digit card number on the front. But what exactly do those numbers mean? Are they sequential, random or do they follow some other type of pattern? It turns out that there is meaning behind those numbers.
That's because the average body temperature for a cat is 101.4 degrees Fahrenheit -- about 38.6 degrees Celsius -- (a good three degrees warmer than ours).
But you canât tell if your cat has a fever by feeling for a warm, dry nose, as many people believe. The only way to know for sure -- with either a human or a cat -- is to take its temperature. A normal temperature in cats ranges from 100.4Âº to 102.5Âº Fahrenheit. A fever in cats occurs when temperatures rise above 102.5Âº F. Although fevers may be helpful in fighting disease, a fever higher than 106Âº F can damage organs. Contact the vet right away if your cat has a high fever. Learn about the causes, signs, and symptoms of fevers in cats and what you need to know about taking your catâs temperature and caring for a cat with a fever. Causes of a Fever in Cats. Signs of a Fever in Cats.