Reasons Why Your Cat is Shivering

The Discerning Cat

Seeing your cat shaking may be very alarming for a cat owner. For one thing, it’s an unusual sort of behavior, and your first instinct will likely be to assume the worst.

The Discerning Cat

First things first – don’t panic. Try to remain calm – there could be several reasons for your cat experiencing shaking, and not all of them are life-threatening.

The Discerning Cat

So let’s look into what may be causing that shaking.

Reasons Why Your Cat is Shivering

Cats usually function between 100.5°F and 102.5°F. Yep, that’s warm compared to a human. But when they drift outside of these parameters, cats can get uncomfortable quickly.

Irregular Body Temperature

If it seems like there is no apparent injury or temperature-related discomfort, your cat may be suffering from anxiety or fear.

Pain, Fear, or Anxiety

Also known to humans as “low blood sugar,” it is basically caused by the blood containing too little glucose.

Hypoglycemia

There is, of course, the possibility that your cat is ill. Several possible ailments or conditions might be causing it to shake.

Other Illness

As you can see, there are lots of reasons why your cat may be shaking. But not all the causes are severe or cause for concern. Be sure to have a vet’s number on hand in caser of any emergency.

Final Thoughts on Why Your Cat is Shaking and What to Do

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