Hypothermia is defined as the decrease in body temperature by 95F. This is a medical emergency that needs prompt medical attention. There will be fatal consequences if help is not immediately given.
The extremely cold weather is the primary factor for hypothermia. The cat’s body temperature is 100.5-102.5 F. If her temperature drops below this range due to the cold weather, then she will suffer from hypothermia. Frostbite and body organ failure will occur if the cat is not given immediate medical attention.
Sometimes, losing body heat is another reason for hypothermia. This is a common occurrence among kittens, sickly cats, and older cats. Hypothyroidism is another factor for hypothermia.
To help identify if hypothermia has developed check the following signs and symptoms:
- Shivering of the body
- Experiencing muscle stiffness
- Lethargic
- Difficulty in breathing
- Pupils are dilated
- Low heartbeat
- Low respiratory rates
- Comatose
If the weather is extremely cold, and your pet shows any of these symptoms, it is best to bring her to the animal hospital Murrieta CA immediately.
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