{"id":569,"date":"2012-05-03T09:22:29","date_gmt":"2012-05-03T17:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=569"},"modified":"2014-01-13T20:54:33","modified_gmt":"2014-01-13T20:54:33","slug":"kitty-cool-down-tips-for-summertime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/kitty-cool-down-tips-for-summertime","title":{"rendered":"Kitty Cool Down Tips for Summertime"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>With summertime approaching it is important to take extra steps to make sure your pets stay cool.<\/h2>\n<h3>A cat that becomes overheated in the summer can suffer from dehydration, shallow breathing and can even get heatstroke.<\/h3>\n<p>Always provide plenty of clean, fresh water for your fuzzy feline.\u00a0 Help your kitty enjoy a happy and safe summer this year by following these helpful <em><strong>kitty cool down<\/strong><\/em> steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let Your <em><strong>Cat <\/strong><\/em>Decide His Cool Spot \u2013 Cats are smart about comfort at all times including during the heat.\u00a0 Ever notice your cat curling up in the sink or sprawling out on the tile?\u00a0 Porcelain and tile stay cool even when it\u2019s hot outside providing a great place for your kitty to <em><strong>cool down.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Calm Kitty \u2013 If your cat is running around too much during a really hot day, he will soon become exhausted and dehydrated.\u00a0 Provide a relaxed, indoor place that is both cool and darkened to allow your <em><strong>kitty to cool down<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 Don\u2019t initiate play when he is in an agitated state.<\/li>\n<li>Create A Hide Out \u2013 Use a cardboard box or something else that is out of the way and dark near a cool spot.\u00a0 You can line it with a terry towel or other type of cotton, breathable natural fabric that isn\u2019t too warm.\u00a0 Sticking an ice pack inside a sock and placing it in his retreat is also a helpful added cooling affect.<\/li>\n<li>Shady Garden Area \u2013 Make sure your yard has some shady spots for your outdoor cat to enjoy.\u00a0 If you provide them, your <em><strong>kitty <\/strong><\/em>will find them.\u00a0 It should be somewhere a gentle breeze is available.\u00a0 If you have outdoor buildings such as greenhouses or sheds, double check you haven\u2019t locked your kitty in there before closing the door.\u00a0 This could end up killing your cat as temperatures rise in these types of shelters.<\/li>\n<li>Wet Towels \u2013 Most cats don\u2019t like the water however you can help cool your cat down with dampened towels.\u00a0 If you simply dampen a cloth or paper towel and stroke your cat with it, it can help cool him down.\u00a0 Good areas to cool down, where cats get warmest, is on their bellies, the pads of their paws, armpits, under their chins and on the outside of their ears.<\/li>\n<li>Brush Your Cat \u2013 This helps take away any matted fur which can trap heat and helps air flow freely through his coat.\u00a0 This is especially important for long haired breeds of cats.\u00a0 Do not shave your cat as this can expose your cat to the sun and result in sunburn and skin cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Always Have Water Available \u2013 Dehydration is a real risk for cats during the hot summer months so constant water access is essential. Always, always have water available for your <em><strong>kitty<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With summertime approaching it is important to take extra steps to make sure your pets stay cool. A cat that becomes overheated in the summer can suffer from dehydration, shallow breathing and can even get heatstroke. 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