Patrick von Heimendahl recommends ways to keep your cat cool in summer
August 21, 2021
Cats are pretty good at keeping cool in hot weather. They will naturally seek out cool water and shady spots but there are also ways you can help them enjoy the summer months without over-heating. Our Cambridge team have searched the web and found some of the best cat cooling mats and summer cat toys available.
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Cat cooling mats – Not all cats will need or want to lay on a cooling mat. If they appear to be suffering in the heat (excessive panting & salivating, pacing, lethargy, red tongue, red/pale gums), try encouraging your cat to give it a go with some catnip spray.
Best cat cooling mats for summer in the UK
Cat cooling pool & toys – You’ll be surprised how many cats don’t mind a little paddle in cool water. The key is to start slowly and go at your cat’s pace.
Put a small amount of tepid water in a cat cooling pool. You can add more water as your cat gets used to it, if desired. Enticing your cat in may require some fun water toys and treats. The team at our Cambridge vet practice has found these options for you, why not give them a try?
Swimming fish toys to stimulate your cat’s hunter instincts
Cooling lollies can be smothered in your cat’s favourite treat – how cool is that?
Interactive toys to encourage your cat into cool, shaded spots
What about cats overheating at night?
This cat cooling bed is designed to keep your furry friend cool on warm nights and has a cooling mat built in:
Our Head Vet Patrick von Heimendahl, recommends some other ways to help your cat cool down in hot weather and avoid summer dangers:
- Put up a parasol.
- Add some cat-friendly, non-toxic foliage to your garden.
- Provide several sources of fresh water indoors and out.
- Apply pet-safe sunscreen to your cat’s nose, ears, and belly.
We’d love to see how your cat keeps cool; pop over to our Facebook page and share some pics.