Symptoms of heatstroke in cats:
1. Increased body temperature. The ears and flesh pads felt wet and hot to the touch, and the eyes were swollen and unable to open, making him look like he was in a coma.
2. Unconscious drooling, accelerated heart rate, slow response to toys, not wanting to play with others, listlessness, not eating or drinking, and lethargy.
3. The saliva turns white, there is white secretion around the mouth, and the patient is swaying when walking and even unsteady on his feet.
4. Symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools, shock, failure, and sudden death may occur in severe cases.
Measures to prevent heatstroke in cats:
1. Always provide fresh drinking water. Cats need to stay hydrated at all times.
2. Try to reduce the cat’s activities in hot weather. Now is not the time to play energetic games with your cat. Chase the light from a laser pointer or some other cat-friendly toy. Instead, encourage your cat to rest and take it easy.
3. Brush the cat with a brush every day. Matted fur tends to suffocate, and allowing air to flow through it can help keep your cat cool. This is especially important for long-haired cat breeds.
4. Keep food and drinking water in a cool place. In addition to preventing the food from being too hot in the sun, this can also reduce the deterioration of the cat's food. It is simple and can kill two birds with one stone.
5. You can prepare a mat for the cat and place it in a cool place. You can wrap a towel around it so it doesn't get too cold.
