My cat is shivering, what are the possible causes and what to do?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Trembling is a general sign and can be seen with several things that go from just being cold or nervous to being an indication of pain or discomfort. If Emmy is otherwise fine, then it would be ok to monitor her for now. However, if at any point she appears to be in discomfort or stops eating or showing any other concerning symptoms, it may be best to have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment. Hopefully it is not anything serious. Good luck and have a good day!

HI there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concerns. With your description, I would be concerned about a respiratory problem, hypothermia or systemic infection. The outdoor temperature is cold right now so if he was exposed to very cold temperatures for a prolonged period of time, he may be hypothermic. I would recommend getting him examined by a veterinarian to ensure nothing serious is going on that needs immediate medication attention. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns that I may help you with.

When pets have seizures, they are unable to respond to normal stimuli like calling their name. The shivering is still concerning because cats should not shiver. He could be sick and I recommend to have him examined today to play it safe. I hope this helps.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your Butterfinger. I recommend seeing a veterinarian as this behavior is abnormal and can indicate pain. She may also be scared, running a fever or otherwise sick. The veterinarian will examine her and determine if treatment is needed. I hope this information helps!

Your cat may be chilly, nervous, or the trembling may be a sign of pain. Because Alex is an older cat it is reasonable to assume he has some degree of arthritis. I would recommend taking Alex in to be examined by your veterinarian. He may benefit from a joint supplementation and/or an anti-inflammatory medication. Best of luck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. She may be dehydrated with her third eyelid becoming more apparent. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine and have her blood tested to see if there are any explanations on blood work for her behavior. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

I suspect Cleo is not feeling well and may be nauseous. Just like people, there are many conditions that can make pets feel sick. This could range from bacterial over growth to intestinal blockage. Also like us, diseases are best addressed early and this may result in a better prognosis. You need to monitor Cleo closely. If she is not eating or drinking well for 24 hours, if there is vomiting/diarrhea/coughing or signs of pain, I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian today. If the lethargy lasts for 24 hours, your kitty also needs to be examined. The doctor will need to learn the underlying cause in order to give appropriate treatment. Bring in a stool sample in case the doctor needs to test it. At home, Cleo should continue resting. Encourage eating and drinking. Bring her the food and water. Fluid intake is very important when pets and people don't feel good. You may try offering her some boiled white meat chicken or canned tuna (in water not oil). Hopefully this will pass quickly. I hope Cleo starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions.