My cat doesnt seem to be feeling well today, and he feels hot. Can I give him an aspirin or Tylenol?
No, absolutely not! Never, ever give your cat any human medication without a thorough consultation with your Cat Hospital of Chicago veterinarian. Cats metabolize (physically process) drugs differently than most other species, so many prescription and over-the-counter human medications can be quite toxic to cats. This is especially true for those medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, such as Tylenol, which can be especially deadly for cats. Other drugs in this category can be used in cats, but only in very small, infrequent dosages, and only under the direct supervision of your Cat Hospital of Chicago veterinarian. Also, be aware that the normal body temperature of a cat is 101102 degrees, so your cat may feel warm to you, but he may not actually have a fever. The only accurate way to know if your cat has a fever is to take his temperature. For a video demonstration on how to take your cats temperature, go to the Videos section of Cornell University College of Veterin
