THEn this which is already the hottest summer of the last 20 years even cats suffer from the heat. Open mouth breathing, used by furry people to facilitate perspiration through the tongue, is not very effective when the temperature exceeds 30 °.
Elderly, overweight and very very hairy cats are the ones who suffer the most. Here then is some behavior that is useful to adopt to help cats to face the hottest days.
Cats and heat: wet food is better
The metabolism slows down, the appetite goes wild and the energy goes down. What to do? Especially in neutered cats, it is worth choosing easily digestible foods, alternating or preferring foods humidwhich help them to hydrate thanks to the higher percentage of humidity (about 80%)experts suggest Ultimate Petfood.
Croquettes and drinking fountains
Land commercial dry diets contain a maximum of 10 percent water. If our cat prefers treats, it is urgent to find a way to make him drink. It may be useful to make the water more palatable, perhaps replacing it with a broth left to cool. And making fountains available at home or in the garden: the cat has a weakness for flowing water. If bowls are used, it is essential that they are large (the edges must never touch the whiskers).
Icicles to cats? Why not
The extra tip? Prepare for the cat some refreshing popsicles. Those are fine too packaged but for those who want to prepare them at home just blend seasonal fruit and vegetables with a little water, put the liquid in the molds and store them in the freezer. Obviously the popsicle will not be a substitute for the cat’s usual foods but, if consumed, always in moderation, it will be an excellent fresh and nutritious snack.
Fresh home and movement
Keeping the house as cool as possible is a goal for everyone’s well-being. Better to avoid excessive use of air conditioning, in order not to risk colds. Movement remains essential even in hot weather, especially for neutered cats. This can be encouraged by placing food, in small portions in several rooms of the house, even at different heights.
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