CATS

How to help the cat suffering from the heat

When temperatures rise in the summer heat, even cats can have some trouble coping.

Human friends, from this point of view, can take a few steps to help cats cope with the heat more easily. These are small gestures that, on the whole, can be of great help.

So what should you do if your cat suffers from the summer heat? Let us find out.

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What to do when the cat suffers from heat
When temperatures rise in the summer heat, even cats can have some trouble coping. Human friends, from this point of view, can take a few steps to help cats cope with the heat more easily. These are small gestures that, on the whole, can be of great help. So what should you do if your cat suffers from the summer heat? Let us find out.
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What to do about the indoor cat
Helping an indoor cat is quite easy. Just make bowls of fresh water available to the cat at all times, create cool corners in the house and above all make sure that the temperature does not rise too much in your absence.
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What to do about the cat that is outside
If the cat is used to going out of the house (perhaps on a terrace or in a garden), it would be better to avoid it doing so during the hottest hours, especially if these areas have no shady corners. When the cat goes out on the terrace, it might be a good idea to place a damp towel on the ground in a shady area.
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Behaviors that reveal your cat is suffering from excessive heat
In general, the cat is able to engage in a number of behaviours when suffering from heat. However, when temperatures really rise too high, helping him may be the best thing to do for him. In order to understand whether it is appropriate to intervene, it is necessary to observe the kitten's behaviour: if he licks himself repeatedly or panting, it is time to do something.
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Refresh the cat with water
One of the most effective ways of helping the cat in the event of heatstroke is to cool it down with a little water to wipe over its body, perhaps with the help of a damp cloth and without overdoing it. The water must be a relief not something traumatic, especially if it is a cat that does not like water. For example, it might be useful to lightly wet the head.
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