If a cat has hot ears but is in good spirits, it may be due to a temporary increase in body temperature caused by excessive ambient temperature, stress response, or estrus. This situation is relatively normal. It is generally recommended that owners focus on observation. As long as the cat’s other physical indicators are normal, the owner does not need to worry about the cat’s health. However, if other abnormal symptoms are found, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.
1. The ambient temperature is too high
Because cats’ sweat glands are underdeveloped and their heat dissipation ability is poor, when the surrounding ambient temperature is too high, it will easily cause the cat’s body surface temperature to rise. Ears feel hot. This situation is normal. The owner does not need to worry too much. The cat can be taken to a cool and ventilated place to rest and given an appropriate amount of water. Generally, the cat will return to normal after a period of rest.
2. Stress response
After cats are frightened, they will enter a state of stress. At this time, their heartbeats will speed up and their blood flow will also speed up. , plus the cat’s ears are covered with abundant blood vessels, so when the blood flow speed increases, the temperature of the cat’s ears will quickly increase. At this time, the owner should pay attention to observation. If the cat does not have other abnormalities, there is no need to pay too much attention. However, in general, try not to scare the cat, because the cat's life span will be shortened under stress.
3. Estrus
When a cat is in estrus, physiological agitation will also cause the ears to become hot, and the cat will also urinate, howl, etc. This is also a normal phenomenon, and the owner does not need to worry too much. If there is no need for reproduction, you can take the cat to the pet hospital for sterilization surgery at a staggered estrus period.
