Heat Stroke in Cats: Prevent Your Pet From Overheating

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Heat Stroke in Cats: Prevent Your Pet from Overheating

While summer is the time to have fun outside, it may not be so for your cats. Hot temperatures mean that the health of your cat may be at risk, especially for heat stroke. Cats cannot sweat the way that humans do, which is why you will often see your pet licking his or her coat. The saliva in cats creates a cooling effect in their fur when they lick it. However, this can only do so much to keep them cool. To prevent your furry friend from overheating, here are a few pet tips you should know provided by our veterinarians at All About Cats Veterinary Hospital in Las Vegas.

Make Sure They Have Plenty of Water

Your cat needs to be hydrated to prevent heat stroke. This is why you should always have cool, fresh water available. Be sure to keep the water dishes away from the windows to keep the water from warming up, and put a few ice cubes in the dish to keep the water colder longer. You can encourage your animal to drink water by adding a recirculating water fountain made specifically for pets.

Close the Curtains

When the sun shines into the house, it can increase the indoor temperature. To keep your cat comfortable, you should close your curtains during the day. It will make the home cooler for you and your cat.

Keep a Fan Running

Your house will stay cooler if the air is circulating. Also, your cat can sit in front of the fan and enjoy the breeze.

Have Your Cat Indoors

If your cat goes outside, it is best to keep your pet indoors when it is very hot out. If he or she won't stay inside, make sure that there is a bowl of water near the door for your cat to drink when he or she gets thirsty. Keeping your cat hydrated while outside is essential in preventing heat stroke.

If your furry animal is panting excessively, disoriented, vomiting, restlessness, or lethargic bring him or her to All About Cats Veterinary Hospital in Las Vegas immediately. Our veterinarians can help cool your cat down safely. Call us at 702-257-3222 for more information about keeping your pet cool this summer.



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