The good weather arrives, the sun takes over everything and the high temperatures are noticeable at any time of the day. In the meantime, the cat with heat will seek shelter in the shade or where there is some air current no matter how small. Cats are less susceptible to excessive heat. Being animals that normally do not go outside, they tend to suffer the ravages of heat less frequently.
If the cat is in an insufficiently ventilated corner, without being able to protect itself from high temperatures, such as in a closed car for example, you may end up having heat strokewhich can cost you your life. The symptoms of this serious problem are:
- Difficulty breathing and/or breathes very quickly.
- muscle tremors
- vomiting.
- Change in color of the mucous membranes of the gums (they usually turn blue).
- Increase in heart rate.
- The skin turns bluish due to lack of oxygen in the blood.
Water is the most important thing to avoid heat stroke or major problems. That is why the cat should always have a bowl with something hydrating, either water or food with a high water content. In fact, it is very rare for a cat to suffer heat stroke, but the arrival of high temperatures can affect them, like everyone else.
Tips to avoid heat stroke in our cat
We want to share with you, especially with first-timers who have incorporated a new member into their family, 10 tips to protect your cat from the heat:
- Fresh water in the drinking fountain
- Protect your cat from the sun
- Keep a cool environment in your home
- Rest in the hottest hours
- Create cool places for your cat: bathtub, sink, refreshing blankets…
- Keep a good brush
- Cut your cat’s hair
- Cool your cat with wet towels
In these hot months it is important to ensure the well-being of our feline friends. With small gestures, and by becoming aware of our surroundings, we can give our cat a better holiday season.