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Dear Yahoo!:
What is the normal temperature of a cat?
Cristin
Bowie, Maryland
Dear Cristin:
Our search on cat health led us straight to the Pet Health > Cats category. Sure enough, the first site listed provided the answer.

According to the Veterinary Information for Cats site, a cat's normal temperature ranges from 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. In comparison, normal human body temperature ranges from 97.8 to 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Fevers in Pets site has a chart noting the average temperatures of various domestic animals. Dogs generally have a temperature similar to that of cats at around 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Rabbits have a higher temperature of 103.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Interestingly, male horses (stallions) have a slightly lower temperature, at 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit, than female horses (mares), at 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

 
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