Why do cats have hot ears: a normal occurrence or an alarming signal?

03.02.2025 01:00

Hot ears in cats often cause concern among owners.

However, in most cases this is simply a feature of the furry creature’s heat exchange.

Sometimes hot ears can be a sign that there are problems with your pet's health.

Hot ears in cats can appear for various reasons.

Often this is due to natural processes.

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At the same time, stress from traveling or meeting strangers can also temporarily increase the temperature of the ears.

Sometimes hot ears are still a cause for concern.

When a cat becomes lethargic, has rapid breathing, or has discharge from the ears, this indicates problems.

If the alarming signs do not go away, and weakness and strange behavior also appear, then the cat should be shown to the veterinarian.

Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources