What affects us affects cats
Domestic cats, with their graceful movements and composed demeanour, often seem unbothered by the soaring summer temperatures that leave humans wilting. This is no accident of nature. Cats are biologically better adapted to withstand heat than their human caregivers — a gift from their evolutionary heritage — but with a few important caveats that …
It is that time of year. PETA provides some excellent advice and information. Heatstroke can kill a pet in a hot car in 15 minutes. It can all happen so very quickly and tragically. It is remarkable that it still happens. PETA reports five pet deaths due to heat in 2024. Climate change has …
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. One obvious issue for domestic cats is that they don’t have the means to …
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 against those circumstances and to recognise the signs of feline heatstroke as it will …
