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Policy.  Hypothermia in Cats  Low Body Temperature in Cats
Even with a fur coat, cats that are exposed to cold
environmental temperatures, especially when wet, can result in
hypothermia, which in cats is defined as a body temperature
below 100° F. As the body temperature drops, the heart rate and
other body activities slow and, if not treated quickly, can
stop.   What to Watch For   Initially, your cat will shiver
violently as his body attempts to generate warmth. The ears and
feet will get noticeably colder as blood flow to these areas
becomes restricted. If these areas get cold enough, frostbite
will occur. As body temperature drops, your cat will become
increasingly lethargic, his heart rate and respiratory
(breathing) rate will slow and eventually he will sli