No, we are not recommending you put sunscreen on your kitty cat.
But vets across the country are issuing warnings as we encounter the hottest temperatures on record.
Here are a few tips:
- Watch the humidity. …
- Limit exercise on hot days. …
- Don’t rely on a fan. …
- Provide ample shade and water. …
- Cool your pet inside and out. …
- Watch for signs of heatstroke.
- If your pet is outside, make sure they have access to shade and plenty of cool water.
And we thought this was. good earning because our first instinct is to spray a pup down with the hose — if it’s too cold it can cause them to go into shock. Now you know.
And know the signs of heatstroke in your pet, which include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse. Symptoms can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomiting along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees. Get them to the vet asap. They will put them on an IV and immediately work to get their core temperature down.