
28/06/2025
Record HEAT – 102 degrees!!! Cats are like people…it is difficult to deal with the heat (and they don’t all have access to air conditioning or even a fan). Heatstroke is a serious condition that cats experience when their body temperature becomes so high their body cannot cool themselves. The precursor to heatstroke is heat exhaustion which includes restless behavior as they search for a cool spot or area, panting, drooling, sweaty paws or excessive grooming. To cool off, cats sweat a bit through their foot pads, lick their fur, drink water, hang out in shady spots, or stretch out on a cool surface to expose more of their body surface to release heat. If you have or see a cat in distress, see a veterinarian immediately! If not treated promptly, heatstroke can lead to organ damage, seizures, coma, and death.
We can help by keeping cats indoors during hot weather, if possible, or provide access to cool, shady spots with fresh water for those outdoor cats. (Dehydration can make cats more susceptible to heatstroke.) Sheds, conservatories, and greenhouses trap heat. Keep them as cool as possible when allowing free access to cats as a shelter.