Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine October-November

which your cat can lie; choose somewhere that
gets a gentle breeze. Water should always be easily
accessible and available in the outside area, as well
as indoors.
ALLOW YOUR CAT TO CHOOSE A
COOL SPOT
Cats are smart about comfort at all times, including
during an intensely hot day. Cats love to curl up in
the bathtub or sink because porcelain stays cool
even when it is hot outside. They will also prefer tiled
areas of the house, such as the bathroom, laundry,
and kitchen. Some cats will even find the freezer
and flop themselves over it. Do not reprimand your
cat for picking the coolest spot in the house – be
grateful that it is working out how to cool down using
its own initiative.
GOOD TIME FOR A BATH MAYBE?
Cool your cat down with dampened towels. Most
cats do not like getting wet, but you can at least help
cool their fur down, a little, with dampened towels.
Simply dampen a cloth or paper towel and gently
stroke your cat with the cloth or towel from the top
of its head and down the back. Do this a couple of
times a day if it is very hot. The places where cats get
the warmest are their bellies, the pads on their paws,
their armpits, under their chins, and on the outside of
their ears. Concentrate on keeping these spots cool.
BRUSH YOUR CAT DAILY
Matted fur traps heat; ensuring that the fur is not
matted and allows air to flow freely through it will help
to keep your cat cool. This is especially important for
long-haired breeds of cats.
Avoid shaving your cat to the skin as this will expose
your cat to the sun and can result in sunburn and
risks skin cancer.
PROVIDE ACCESS TO A GOOD,
CONSTANT SUPPLY OF WATER
FOR HYDRATION
Dehydration is a real risk for cats during the heat of
summer, so constant access to water is essential. Fill
the water bowl and check that it is always filled during
hot weather (indeed, a cat should have access to
clean water at all times of the year).
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