Will my cat be cold if house temperature drops to 18°C in winter?

Great question! During the first three weeks of life, kittens are unable to regulate their body temperature, so temperatures less than 27C can lead to hypothermia if their mother does not keep them warm. Usually by seven weeks of age, they can control their body temperature as well as an adult. Given your kittens are just over three weeks, this still may be a little bit cold for them. I would keep the temperature in their room a bit higher until they are closer to seven weeks of age. I hope this helps!

It's probably unlikely that Duchess got sick from being in an air conditioned room unless the room was so cold that her immune system was suppressed. That being said, I appreciate your concern for Duchess! Ideally most cats would probably prefer temperatures between 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I hope Duchess is feeling better soon!

Yes, an 8-week-old kitten can regulate his body temperature just fine :) He should be just fine at whatever temperature you normally keep your house - if it's comfortable for you, it will be fine for him also. Make sure that he has access to fresh water all the time. You can also provide access to a shaded area with a fan if you are concerned that he may get too hot - but generally speaking, cats prefer warmer temperatures than humans do, so this is rarely a problem.

Cats tend to do well at similar temperatures as humans. I think leaving your house around 70-72F would be fine. A little warmer or colder also would not hurt. Cats tend to enjoy being warm so you may find him seeking out sunny spots in the house to sun bathe. He will move once he gets too warm. I hope this helps!

Hello. If the temperature in your spare room is too uncomfortable for you, then it is too hot for your cat. Room temperature of 68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit are acceptable. If the room is hotter than that, your cat should not be in there. It would be better to move her to an area with better temperature regulation. Thank you

The cold will not cause your kitten to become ill unless it is causing significant stress. In general, indoor dwellings are warm enough that this does not happen. You could lay out rugs on the floor so that she has an option to walk on a warmer surface. Placing a few beds around the house or even elevating the beds off the floor will also provide more protection. Cold water will generally not harm pets but it may be unpleasant to drink. Warming the water 2-3 times a day and then showing her the warmed water will give her the opportunity to drink it if she wants. Persians are very furry cats and she may even have hair between her toes which do provide some protection from the cold. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Most pets can tolerate temperatures that we ourselves can tolerate. As long as it is not greater than 90-95 degrees or lower than around 25-30 degrees, most pets will be ok. There is no concern if your house is around 73 degrees. Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Take care : )