The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer, but for a lot of us, hot weather has already arrived. Our part of the country is already seeing weather over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) every day.
As the weather starts to get that hot where you live, you can take a few extra steps to be sure you keep cats cool and comfortable in the heat.
Summer says
My human says that when it gets hot here, it will be a challenge for us because she won’t want to take me outdoors in the middle of the day, but she also can’t take me out at dusk when it’s cooler because that’s when the coyotes are most active. We’ll see what happens – it’s still pretty cool and gloomy here.
Flynn says
That’s good advice! We have only just got to the low 50s here and wish it would warm up a bit.
The Island Cats says
Well, it’s not hot here but we know it’s coming. This is some good advice. We like to lay by the cold air blowing thingy when it gets real hot.
Madi and Mom says
Morning friends…currently we are having a rainy, cool spell. We really needed the rain too. Truth be told I’m not a lap cat or a hugger. I will tolerate a hug as long as it doesn’t last longer than a nano second.
Hugs madi your bfff
Ellen Pilch says
That is a great graphic, I have never seen one for keeping kitties cool.
Melissa & Truffles says
Great advice! We’re in the midst of a beautiful cool period but have already had some near 90 degree temps…and Truffles and I have already been griping about it!!!
Hannah and Lucy says
It’s just hit 60 in the shade here and it feels hotter so there won’t be too much snuggling tonight!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Penelope says
Love the info graphic! Wes allowed in the basement when wes gets the hots here! the basement is always cool!
Kisses
Nellie
Lola and Lexy says
This is good info and a great infographic! It’s still chilly here, but we will remember these tips when it gets warm.
Fur Everywhere says
These are great tips for keeping kitties cool. Jewel really liked ice water! Something else we do here is wet the kitty’s ears with a little cool (not cold) water. It helps them cool off a bit. 🙂
Peaches and Paprika says
Thank u so much for the useful inFURmation!
da tabbies o trout towne says
thanx guys for de post….we iz knockin on everee kinda wood we can find that
itz KNOT hotter N ewe noe wear thiz yeer…..sew far sew good….de food serviss
peepulz let uz go in two de garage sum times coz de floorz cool N itz shadee…
~~~~~ we iz thanx full for that garage we can tell ya ~~~~~
{ once we taked de car fora spin…but ya dinna heer that frum uz !! } ♥♥♥
The Swiss Cats says
Good advice, and just in time for us : we have 30 C (86 F) since a few days ! Purrs
Katnip Lounge says
Mommy fired up our outdoor fountain and we get FRESH CUBES every day!
Emma and Buster says
Emma loves to sit in front of the electric fan, Buster lounges on the cool tiles of the kitchen floor.
Cathy Keisha says
No heat stroke here in fact it’s been so cool we haven’t needed the a/c.
Glogirly says
Awesome infographic and really great tips!!!
We don’t have the same heat you do in FL, but many days we sure come close!
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says
Very important! Mom always watches Allie when she’s out in the garden with her. If her nose gets reeeeally pink, in she goes. Occasionally, she’ll even pant! That’s for sure a banishment indoors!
Jeanne Melanson says
Thanks for posting this! Lucky for us here, it’s always cool inside the house during the summer, so the cats and dogs are always good to go while inside. We always leave a door open for them to come back inside if they’re outside so they can come and go as they need. Nice blog! See ya around!
Kitties Blue says
All excellent advice. Thanks. And don’t forget the sunscreen if your kitty is hairless, has light fur and/or a pink nose and they are allowed outside. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo