SPECIAL OUTDOOR CAT WARNING Here are some tips from Heart Of Texas Feral Friends to help keep any outdoor cats you know of cool: 1. EXTRA WATER BOWLS - at least one water source per cat. If you have a large colony, you may need to consider several larger bowls, but it is crucial to keep cats hydrated during this extreme heat. Remember, water evaporates very quickly in this weather, so you may need to water in the morning and in the evening. Another option is an automatic waterer - found at Walmart or Target. 2. ICE CHEST - Set a clean ice chest on a small table and put a water bowl underneath it. Then open a bag of ice in the chest and open the little spout, just off the edge. The melting water will drip into the bowl, and it will do it slowly throughout the day. 3. ICE JUGS - Clean out plastic milk or juice jugs. Fill with water and freeze overnight. Place around areas that cats like to lounge, preferably in the shade so it will last longer. Lightly spraying the area with water will help keep it cool, too. 4. ICE CUBES - put a few ice cubes in the bowls several times a day. 5. HEAT STROKE - Watch for signs of heatstroke. Cats naturally pant to cool off, so the symptoms described below are for excessive actions: Panting Rapid breathing Dark red or bright red gums Vomiting Diarrhea Lethargy Disorientation Unresponsiveness If you suspect one of the cats in your colony has heatstroke, your first call should be to your vet or emergency vet clinic.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:30:35 +0000
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