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How to help a cat in hot weather: pay a little attention to your pets
22.04.2024 22:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:26
Heat is a problem not only for people, but also for pets.
In this article, you will learn how to help your cat cope with the heat.
How to tell if your cat is too hot
When a cat is hot, the animal becomes inactive, refuses to eat, lies a lot on its side or back, and breathing becomes heavy and rapid.
In addition, severe shortness of breath and increased body temperature in the animal indicate heat stroke.
How to help a cat in very hot weather
Take the animal to a cool place, wipe its face and belly with cool water.
If you suspect your pet has heatstroke, take the temperature rectally. The normal value is from 37.5 to 39°C.
Apply cool compresses to the paw pads, neck and belly and give your pet water to drink.
Cats prefer to drink cool and fresh water.
Therefore, it is important to regularly update your pet's water bowl.
Also, remember to clean the water bowl with hot water and soap.
If the weather is very hot, you can add a couple of ice cubes to the bowl of water to cool it down.
Ice will help cool the air and the cat will be near the bowl more often.
Previously, we told you how you can please your cat.
