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Change in Cat's temperature- around nose

Sent to Cat Experts September 8 2006 at 7:14 PM
   

My cat's nose got very hot earlier today. She's the single cat in my apartment. We had to go to a friend's for a few hours today, they have a female cat as well. They were kept seperated, but were aware of each other. Was my cat jsut stressed? Her nose is usually cold and wet. it was hot and damp for about an hour. It went back to normal after she adjusted to her new surrondings. She's home now and perfectly normal.

 

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September 8 2006 at 7:32 PM (17 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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Hi Customer (name blocked for privacy),

The states of cats' noses are usually not great indicators of wellness or sickness. However, a persistently very hot nose, or runny nose, would be an indication something is wrong. Also, as you mentioned, you know how your cat's nose usually is, and since you saw a change, you were rightfully concerned.

From your description of today's circumstances, I do agree with you that her hot nose was probably caused by the stress of being in close proximity to another, strange cat, and also being in a new environment.

I'm very happy to hear that she's totally back to normal now, and comfortably back in her own, familiar surroundings! I'm sure she's happy, too!

Cher

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