In general, the normal body temperature for animals is higher than for humans. The normal rectal temperature of a cat is 100° to 102.5°F. The normal temperature of a kitten at birth is 97°F. The temperature gradually increases with age until it is 100°F at 4 weeks of age. Clean the litter box at least once a day and change the litter at least once a week.

Remember - never give aspirin or Tylenol to your pet without your veterinarian's advice as even relatively low doses can be fatal. See similar questions...

Mind-Body Consulting is a holistic way of looking at feline behavior problems. Because the mind and body are intimately linked, you can't change one without affecting the other. We believe that it is best to address cat behavior problems in their "natural setting" so we can understand what physical, social, and environmental factors may be involved. See similar questions...

Temperature ranges vary by age group. The following ranges are based on an oral measurement. The first group, babies and toddlers, ages 0 to 2 years range from 97.5 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Children age 3 to 10 years range from 97.0 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Young people and adults age 11 to 65 range from 96.6 to 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit, and adults over the age of 65 range from 96.4 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. See similar questions...

The normal rectal temperature for a dog or cat is 100 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The normal rectal temperature for a horse is 98 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit (toward the high end for foals). See similar questions...

Yes. On average, cats sleep about 16 hours a day. In fact, cats get more sleep than virtually any other animal, about twice as much as most mammals. Sleeping is simply a normal behavior for cats. See similar questions...

A normal temperature is about 98.6?F when taken orally (by mouth). Temperatures taken rectally (by rectum) usually run 1? higher than those taken orally. So a normal temperature is about 99.6?F when taken rectally. Many doctors define a fever as an oral temperature above 99.4?F or a rectal temperature above 100.4?F. See similar questions...

Donated organs and tissues are removed surgically. Careful attention is made so that an open casket funeral is still an option if that is the person's choice. You can still receive a traditional burial or cremation if you donate. See similar questions...

Yes, it is possible to lose weight, for example, in the upper body before the lower body. This depends on your own specific fat distribution pattern. In your case, it seems to be body first, face last. You are one of the lucky ones. Other people get very thin and haggard looking in their face, but their body doesn't show much sign of weight loss. See similar questions...

Every dog or cat has it’s own normal temperature, however usually it is between 101 and 102 degrees. The reason we usually take your pet’s temperature early in the hospital visit is that nervousness or excitement can cause it to increase above normal. By seeing your pet for regular yearly examinations and keeping good records we can more easily determine what your pet’s “normal” temperature really is. Any temperature over 103 might be cause for concern. See similar questions...

Normal body temperature for adult dogs is 37,2 to 38,7 °C. For puppies a temperature up to 39,5 °C is still normal. See similar questions...

Basal Body Temperature is the temperature that your body is at when you first wake up in the morning before doing anything. By listing your BBT on a chart you can see your pattern for fertility. See similar questions...

Yes, it will. In fact, your body starts repairing the damage almost immediately. For example, within 30 minutes of quitting smoking, your pulse rate slows down and your blood pressure drops toward normal. Within hours of stopping, the level of carbon monoxide in your blood drops, enabling the blood to carry more oxygen. Two days after quitting, nerve endings begin to recover and your sense of smell and taste begin to return. See similar questions...

Cats and dogs have a higher body temperature than ours, which is why they sometimes feel "hot" to the touch. Their normal body temperature is 100 - 102.8 Fahrenheit or 38.5 + or - 1 degree Celcius. The best way to see if your pet is running a fever is to take his temperature with a rectal thermometer. If you notice that your pet's temperature is above normal, you should contact a veterinarian immediately. See similar questions...

Average temperatures range from highs in the 80's to lows in the 50's. Light jackets and rain gear is necessary at times. See similar questions...

It's not necessarily normal but it isn't uncommon, especially if the PWS is on an extremity. It's quite common for the PWS to darken in the cold or during a temperature change. See similar questions...

Ocean water temperatures rarely vary beyond 27 - 30° C although thermo clines can sometimes be experienced at depths below 20 meters. See similar questions...