With the arrival of heat, cat owners may notice changes in the behavior of their pets. Many cats do not tolerate high temperatures, although they like to warm up. Novosibirsk veterinarian Ivan Pushilin told how to understand that a cat is not feeling well, and how to help her, writes the portal ngs.ru.
According to the expert, in the heat, cats move much less, and instead of active games, they simply try to lie down. In addition, they begin to lick themselves more often in an attempt to “refresh themselves.” At high air temperatures, you need to ensure that the cat does not have dehydration, and try to improve its living conditions.
In particular, a fan or air conditioner in an apartment is useful not only for people. However, care must be taken to ensure that the cat does not have direct access to the device, otherwise it may injure itself or damage the device. You can also cover the windows with reflective foil or protect the room from direct sunlight with thick curtains.
Another sign that a cat is hot is a decrease or complete lack of appetite. If it doesn’t last too long, don’t worry too much. But you can often offer your cat her favorite treats. It is also helpful to spread the food in small portions to prevent spoilage.
But what is really important is to monitor how much liquid the cat drinks, and in warm weather, renew the water in the drinker more often. You can even arrange water containers in different rooms to provide the animal with a drink as much as possible.
In addition, you can help the cat to freshen up, wiping her paws with a cloth dipped in cool water.
Source: Rosbalt
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