Your cat's normal body temperature should be within 100.4º to 102.5º Fahrenheit. A fever in cats is characterized by a temperature of more than 102.5º F. If your cat's fever goes higher than 106º F your kitty is at serious risk of damage to their vital organs.

How do you take a cat temperature?

You can either take your cat's temperature rectally, or via its ear, but rectal temperatures are more accurate. If you're trying to determine just how high the cat's temperature is, use a rectal thermometer. Digital thermometers give a reading much faster and make the process shorter.

Why does my cat feel hot?

Heatstroke - cats stuck inside hot spaces can become dangerously overheated. Stress - cats can get easily stressed which sometimes raises body temperature. Medicine reactions - can cause a high temperature. Obesity - overweight cats find it more difficult to lose body heat so become overheated more easily.