The hot weather can
be very dangerous to our feline friends, however. Fluffy can’t cool
herself off very effectively, and could get very sick if she overheats.
Raised Beds
A raised bed will stay cooler than a regular one, because air can flow beneath it. You can make your furball a kitty hammock in just a few minutes. You’ll need an end table or coffee table with four legs, and a piece of material. Cut the material so that it’s smaller than the top of the table. Then, just fasten the corners to the table legs. Voila!
Cool Treats
Who says kitties can’t enjoy a cool snack now and then? Try mixing tuna in water with low fat yogurt and a little parsley. Freeze it in small portions for your furball. You can also freeze sodium-free chicken broth in ice cube trays, and drop one or two into Fluffy’s water on hot days.
Automated Waterer
Make sure your furball always has plenty of fresh water! Consider getting Fluffy an automated waterer, or a kitty drinking fountain.
Brushing
Brushing your kitty will remove dead hair from her coat. This will help maximize the insulating qualities of her fur, and keep her cooler. Incorporate treats, praise, and cuddles, so Fluffy knows she’s being pampered.
Ice Game
On really hot days, give Fluffy an ice cube to play with. Because those cute little paw pads help your kitty regulate her temperature, this can also cool her off.
Air Conditioning
The best way to help Fluffy beat the heat is to keep her indoors, in rooms cooled by air conditioners or fans. This will not only keep your pet cool and comfortable, it will also keep her safer. Cats that go outdoors face many serious dangers, such as cars, predators, and other animals. If you let your furball roam freely throughout your home, she’ll naturally seek out the coolest spots. After all, if there’s one thing cats excel at, it’s getting comfortable!
Raised Beds
A raised bed will stay cooler than a regular one, because air can flow beneath it. You can make your furball a kitty hammock in just a few minutes. You’ll need an end table or coffee table with four legs, and a piece of material. Cut the material so that it’s smaller than the top of the table. Then, just fasten the corners to the table legs. Voila!
Cool Treats
Who says kitties can’t enjoy a cool snack now and then? Try mixing tuna in water with low fat yogurt and a little parsley. Freeze it in small portions for your furball. You can also freeze sodium-free chicken broth in ice cube trays, and drop one or two into Fluffy’s water on hot days.
Automated Waterer
Make sure your furball always has plenty of fresh water! Consider getting Fluffy an automated waterer, or a kitty drinking fountain.
Brushing
Brushing your kitty will remove dead hair from her coat. This will help maximize the insulating qualities of her fur, and keep her cooler. Incorporate treats, praise, and cuddles, so Fluffy knows she’s being pampered.
Ice Game
On really hot days, give Fluffy an ice cube to play with. Because those cute little paw pads help your kitty regulate her temperature, this can also cool her off.
Air Conditioning
The best way to help Fluffy beat the heat is to keep her indoors, in rooms cooled by air conditioners or fans. This will not only keep your pet cool and comfortable, it will also keep her safer. Cats that go outdoors face many serious dangers, such as cars, predators, and other animals. If you let your furball roam freely throughout your home, she’ll naturally seek out the coolest spots. After all, if there’s one thing cats excel at, it’s getting comfortable!