How to measure the temperature of cats? The correct way to measure the temperature of cats is rectal temperature measurement, but some cats will resist this method, so is there any other way to measure body temperature?
In our daily life, we often measure our heartbeat, pulse, blood pressure, etc. at intervals in order to understand our recent physical condition. Cats also have some routine routine inspections, such as body temperature and pulse pulse, etc. These inspections are very convenient and can be performed at home. Of course, before the inspection, we must master the correct method to measure useful data.
The measurement of cat body temperature generally measures the temperature of the rectum. In terms of the choice of thermometers, human thermometers can also be used. Or an rectal thermometer, the kind that measures the temperature of the anus for children. Before measuring the body temperature, the mercury column of the thermometer should be thrown below the lowest scale. If there is a scale, it must be zeroed first. Then wipe the thermometer with an alcohol cotton ball for disinfection. The alcohol used for disinfection must be pure and not contaminated. If you feel it is difficult to insert, you can also apply some lubricant. A small clip should be attached to the back of the thermometer to prevent the measurement process. The thermometer came off.
After the preparation, we lifted the cat’s tail a little bit, and then slowly inserted the thermometer into the anus. Be careful not to insert too fast or too hard, otherwise it will damage the rectal wall. Then wait until it’s inserted and attach the clip to the cat’s back hair.
The temperature measurement time is generally 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, we gently take out the thermometer and put the The filth is cleaned up and the degree is read. The body temperature of an adult cat is 38.1~39.2??C. Usually a cat’s body temperature is lower in the morning and higher at night, but the temperature difference between morning and evening will not exceed 0.5??C. If the body temperature is higher than normal or lower than normal, the cat may have a disease. Of course, there are errors in the temperature measurement, such as the heat outside, or when the cat is eating, or just finished exercising and went outside for a walk When you come back in a circle, when you are excited or nervous, your body temperature will rise slightly. Others, such as the relaxation of the anus when the temperature is measured, or the cat is having diarrhea, will also have a certain impact on the temperature measurement.
A cat’s elevated body temperature is generally a symptom of some infectious diseases, and inflammation may also be present. Hypothermia needs to be taken seriously, as it may be a sign of severe exhaustion or a period of frequent death.
The method of measuring the pulse is also very simple. The place where the cat measures the pulse is generally at the femoral artery on the inner thigh of the hind leg, that is, we search inside the cat’s thigh to find its artery. How to find the artery? Just like us, the place where there is beating to the touch is that if the beating is not obvious, it must be that you have not touched the right place, just look around. The pulse of an adult cat is generally 110 to 240 beats. If the cat is exercising vigorously, excited, overheated or during pregnancy, the pulse will increase. Generally, the pulse of a kitten is higher than that of an adult cat.
Increased pulse rate can be seen in some symptoms of febrile diseases, heart disease or anemia. The decrease in pulse rate may be the cause of hydrocephalus and drug poisoning.
Of course, if the cat struggles and resists during the temperature measurement and pulse measurement, be sure to keep it safe first.
