How to ensure that cats at home stay cool and comfortable in the hot summer? Here are some practical suggestions to help your cat spend a pleasant summer.
1、 Creating a Cool Rest Space
Creating a cool resting environment for cats is crucial. You can choose a cool and ventilated place at home, such as a corner near a window or balcony, where your cat can rest comfortably. At the same time, ensure that the doors and windows of the home are opened at the appropriate time to promote air circulation and reduce indoor temperature.
2、 Always provide fresh water sources
In summer, cats need more water to maintain their body's water balance. Therefore, you should place water bowls in multiple places at home to ensure that your cat can drink fresh water at any time. In addition, you can also try adding ice cubes to the water bowl to allow the cat to enjoy a cool feeling while drinking water.
3、 Using cooling bedding
Buy some cooling bedding specially designed for cats, such as ice pads, gel pads, etc., to help cats lower their body temperature. You can also freeze a bottle of water and place it under the cat's bedding to increase the coolness. These bedding not only keep cats cool in the hot summer, but also improve their sleep quality.
4、 Reasonably arrange outdoor activity time
Although cats enjoy outdoor activities, it is best to limit their outdoor activity time during the hot summer season. You can schedule outdoor play time in the morning or evening, when the temperature is relatively low and more suitable for cat activities. Meanwhile, ensure that cats have sufficient shade and water supply during outdoor activities.
5、 Moderate combing of hair
Regularly combing a cat's hair can help remove excess fur and dead skin, reducing heat accumulation. When combing, please use a comb that is suitable for the cat's skin and gently comb to avoid damaging the cat's skin.
6、 Reasonable use of cooling equipment
If you have cooling devices such as fans or air conditioning at home, you can use them reasonably to reduce indoor temperature. But please be careful not to let the cat blow directly into the cold air to prevent them from catching a cold or feeling unwell. You can place the fan near the cat resting area to create a cool breeze environment for them. If you use air conditioning, please make sure that cats can enter cool areas of the home to prevent them from getting sick due to being too cold.
