Common causes of hot cat ears:
1. Normal
It is normal for cats to get a little hot ears. Because a cat’s body temperature is higher than that of a human, the owner will feel that the cat’s ears are a little hot when stroking the cat’s ears. However, it may also be caused by the hot climate, but at this time, it is necessary to observe whether the cat has other symptoms to judge.
2. The climate is hot
If the climate is hot in summer, the owner will feel very hot when touching the cat’s ears, because the cat is passing through the ears and pads
at this time. to dissipate heat and regulate its own body temperature. At this time, the owner does not need to worry too much, just guide the cat to a cool place or near an air-conditioned room. After the excess heat in the cat’s body is consumed, its ear temperature will return to normal.
3. The cat is in heat
The cat’s ears are very hot to the touch. It may also be that the cat is in estrus, because the cat will be very restless in the estrus stage, so that the inner Increased blood circulation can cause redness and heat in the ears or body. Of course, this is also a normal phenomenon, and the owner does not need to worry. When the estrus period is over, the cat’s body temperature will return to normal.
4. The cat has a fever
If the cat feels hot to the touch in addition to its ears, its abdomen, feet If the pads and other parts are also very hot to the touch, it may be that the cat has a fever. At this time, the owner can take a thermometer to check whether the cat’s body temperature is normal. If the cat’s body temperature exceeds 39.2°C, it proves that the cat has a fever. It is recommended that the owner first conduct artificial physical cooling for the cat at home, and then take the cat to the hospital for medical treatment in time.
5. Cats infected with ear mites
The hot ears of cats may also be caused by ear diseases, such as ear mite infection, otitis externa, etc. Especially if the cat scratches its ears from time to time, it is most likely to be infected with ear mites. If this is the case, the owner needs to treat the cat with ear drops specially designed to treat ear mites. If the cat’s condition does not improve or gets worse, he needs to take it to the veterinary hospital for treatment.
Warm reminder: The hot ears of cats may also be caused by cat stress, parasitic infection, cat plague, etc. The owner should observe carefully, determine the cause, and then carry out treatment.
