Are cats afraid of heat in summer?

Cats are afraid of heat in summer.

Because cats do not have sweat glands in their bodies, their skin has poor heat dissipation capabilities. When the weather gets hot, cats will open their mouths to breathe, which can even lead to heatstroke in severe cases. Therefore, owners need to provide cats with a cool and ventilated environment. At the same time, you also need to prepare enough water for your cat. Otherwise, cats may suffer from heat stroke if they are in a hot and stuffy environment for a long time.

Some physical methods can be used to cool down cats: such as providing cats with air conditioners and cooling appliances such as fans.

Because the cat’s heat dissipation parts are on the tongue and the soles of the feet, shaving the cat to cool down is of little effect. You can shave the cat's pads. You can also put ice pads in the cat’s nest, or adjust the cat’s food to reduce sugar and starch consumption.

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