Answer: Yes; as mentioned previously it occurs in cat poisoned with the rat poison alphachloralose, and also in those suffering from exposure after long periods in very cold, wet or windy conditions, including being shut in the refrigerator. If the animal cannot maintain its normal body temperature, despite shivering, its body activity slows down so that it becomes lethargic and then unconscious. The animal feel cold to the touch, its breathing is slow and shallow, and eventually it would die. Newborn animals and old animals are particularly vulnerable to low temperatures.
The cat should be dried quickly if wet and brought in to warm surroundings as soon as possible. However, it should not be subjected to locale heat, e.g. by being placed in front of the fire or on a hot water bottle or electric blanket or because the sudden increase blood flow may cause the animal to collapse. In case where the animal is comatosed, it should be placed in a bath of water at blood heat for ten to fifteen minutes, dries and wrapped in blankets. If the animal is able to drink, it can be given warm milk, but don’t give it alcohol or attempt to force feed it.
