Is my cat's heart rate normal? Why are my cat's ears hot near AC?

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How fast should my cat Charlie's heart beat be and why is my cat ears always hot when he is laying down near a/c? Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 12 years and 1 month old | 13 lbs

Robin Diers, DVM · Accepted Answer

A normal heartbeat for a cat is around 140-220 beats per minute, but is usually on the lower end when resting. Cats normally have a higher temperature than people (Usually around 101.5 degrees F) so areas that do not have a lot of hair, will feel warm to the touch. As long as Charlie is acting normally, I wouldn't worry too much. If he is lethargic, vomiting, or having diarrhea I would schedule a check up at your veterinarian.

Is my cat's heart rate normal? Why are my cat's ears hot near AC?

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