Although it’s normally dogs, cats are equally at risk of dying of heat stroke in the back of a car in warm or hot weather because their owner forgot they were there or were careless enough to be unaware of … continue reading…
Yes, domestic, stray and feral cats can suffer from heat stroke and it is an emergency that requires immediate assessment and prompt attention from caregiver and veterinarian. As it happens, cats do not tolerate high temperatures as well as humans. … continue reading…
I think there is global warming. The signs are there. Heatstroke is not something you would normally consider for your cat. I think it is rare but it can happen under certain specific circumstances and it is important to protect … continue reading…
“My cat is panting heavily” – this is a search term that people put into Google, looking for answers. Panting is normal for a cat but heatstroke (see below) is not. We’re used to seeing dogs pant but cats do … continue reading…
By Ruth aka Kattaddorra There is a lot of publicity about not leaving dogs shut in cars in hot weather and making sure they have shade indoors and outdoors and plenty of fresh drinking water. This is rightly so, but … continue reading…
