Symptoms of heatstroke in cats:
1. The body temperature rises to about 41-42°C.
2. Open your mouth and gasp, and your nose will be red, dry and hot. The saliva turns white and there is white secretion around the mouth; the patient is swaying when walking and even unable to stand firmly.
3. Flushing of the conjunctiva and oral mucosa, anorexia, vomiting, general weakness, and accelerated heart rate.
4. In severe cases, dehydration symptoms may occur, such as foaming at the mouth, purple mucous membranes, convulsions, and coma.
Preventive measures for cat heatstroke:
1. For long-haired cats, the hair on their footpads and abdomen should be properly trimmed, and the hair on the body can be cut and thinned appropriately.
2. Keep your home well ventilated and turn on the electric fan and air conditioner when necessary, but be careful not to turn on the air conditioner for a long time. You can also use a wet towel to wipe the cat's meat pads.
3. Use cool summer products, such as pet mats, water mats, ice mats, etc. For the safety of cats, be sure to purchase qualified products.
4. Cats have an active personality and are prone to dehydration. If water is not replenished in time, it can easily cause heatstroke and shock. Therefore, cats must be provided with sufficient drinking water at home. Cats do not like to drink water. Cats can consider mobile water dispensers.
5. Avoid excessive temperature differences, and do not allow cats to frequently enter and leave places with large temperature changes. This will cause the body temperature regulation center to be unable to respond in time, leading to heatstroke.
6. Try not to take the cat out in hot weather, and do not leave the cat alone in the car to avoid heat stroke.
