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Comment aider votre chat à faire face à la chaleur
As we approach the middle of summer and the temperatures really begin to soar, spare a thought for your feline friend who may be suffering the effects of the heat much worse than you are…
Cats sweat through their paws so it can be difficult to detect when a cat is getting too hot. You may notice them groom themselves a lot more than usual because as the saliva on their fur dries and evaporates it aids in cooling them down. If it reaches 90 degrees (F) indoors, your cat will begin to pant, which is a sure-fire way to tell that they are really feeling the heat.
The best thing you can do for your cat when it gets really hot is to have a constant supply of cold, cool water and that there are plenty of shady locations for your feline to hang out in. In addition, there are some other methods you can adopt to help keep your kitty cool.
Tips for keeping cats cool
Cats sweat through their paws so it can be difficult to detect when a cat is getting too hot. You may notice them groom themselves a lot more than usual because as the saliva on their fur dries and evaporates it aids in cooling them down. If it reaches 90 degrees (F) indoors, your cat will begin to pant, which is a sure-fire way to tell that they are really feeling the heat.
The best thing you can do for your cat when it gets really hot is to have a constant supply of cold, cool water and that there are plenty of shady locations for your feline to hang out in. In addition, there are some other methods you can adopt to help keep your kitty cool.
Tips for keeping cats cool
- Wrap a bag of frozen peas or ice in a towel and place it somewhere for your cat to lie down on. The peas and ice move about and is quite comfortable for your cat.
- Place a pan of ice in front of a fan and let it blow in your cat's direction, providing refreshing cool air.
- Dampen some towels for your cat to lie down on.
- If you have a long-haired cat, get them a summer suitable haircut, particularly on their bellies so they can cool off by lying on tiles.
- Frottez votre chat avec des mains mouillées ou des serviettes en papier mouillées.
- Groom them regularly to get rid of any hairballs. Grooming also helps to keep them cool.
- Make an alcohol/water mix that you can rub them with.
- Let your cat stand for a few minutes in 2 inches of cold water - they might not enjoy it at first though!
- Keep your cat calm and don't get them to exert themselves too much.
- Buy an automated water fountain or at least have a few bowls of fresh, cool water dotted inside and outside your home.
- Play a game by getting your cat to chase ice cubes on the floor - fun and cooling at the same time!
- Pour certains propriétaires de chats, leurs chats surchauffe pourrait refuser de boire de l'eau, ce qui rend les symptômes de déshydratation bien pire. Il est très important que votre chat conserve leur apport de liquide afin que vous puissiez être obligé de s'impliquer. Vous réalisez cela en remplissant un compte-gouttes ou une seringue avec de l'eau et déposez quelques gouttes dans le coin de la bouche de votre chat. Ne pas tirer sur l'eau dans leur parce que vous pouvez les faire étouffer ou pour l'eau d'entrer dans leurs poumons à la place.
A special mention goes to owners of white cats because they are the most at risk of becoming sunburnt and potentially developing skin cancer, particularly on their ears and nose. If you own a white cat, keep them out of the sun as much as you can and apply sunscreen to their most vulnerable areas. You can speak to your vet to get a recommendation on a cat-friendly sunscreen.
More than just hot: heatstroke
Your cat's temperature should be between 100.5 to 102.5 degrees (F). You would have to use a rectal or ear thermometer to check on this as that's the only way. If your cat gets very overheated they could be in danger of developing heatstroke...
Heatstroke est une fièvre provoquée par l'échec du système de régulation de la température normale du corps en raison d'être dans des températures excessivement élevées. Il peut avoir des effets désastreux, y compris la dysfonction d'organe, donc si vous suspectez votre minou est plus que juste un peu chaud, les prendre au vétérinaire pour une assistance immédiate afin que leur température corporelle peut être réglementée et recevoir des fluides IV.
Les signes et symptômes du coup de chaleur comprennent:- Dehydration
- Panting
- Salivation excessive
- Respiratory distress / hyperventilation
- saisies
- Congested mucous membranes
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Dazed state
- Coma
- Vomiting or diarrhoea with blood in it
- Anxiety or pacing
- Léthargie
- Dark red gums
Note: If your pet has heatstroke once, it is possibly more susceptible of developing it again.
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