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My 2-month-old kitten's temperature is 100.8. Is it a fever?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 2 days old

Hi my cat name Bruno is amale Persian 2months old kitten name Bruno.. He is a very naughty cat.. He plays a lot but from yesterday he seems sick he sleeps and when I checked his temperature it was 100.2 and now today when I checked his temp it is 100.8 does it means he have fever... He eats well and doesn't have vomiting or diarrhea and he drinks his milk too he clean himself too.. I gave him panadol the kids syrup twice 1/2 13 ml syringe. Help me please

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 3rd, 2018

That is a nirnak temperature for cats! It can go up to 102 without being considered a fever. If he is eating and drinking well then I would monitor him for any changes. He may have over done it and just need a rest. If he is not back to normal after 24 hours then I would get him checked.

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