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Be precautious of your cat's health during hot weather in order to keep it from becoming dehydrated. Cats can't communicate as well as dogs. That is why it is important for you to observe your cat and watch for any behavior related to heat discomfort or dehydration. Try your best to help keep your cat cool during warm seasons.

As the temperature outside rises, consider keeping your cat inside the house. Once a cat has become a pet, it doesn't have the same coping skills as a stray cat. It's up to you to provide a place for your cat to cool itself. A pet cat that has found a cool shade outdoors may not come home until after dark. Cement retains heat far too much and can cause injury to your cat's sensitive paws or cause your cat to overheat.

Do you have a cat that likes to ride with you wherever you go? Pets like that are great, but make sure you never leave your cat in the car when it is hot. The temperature in your car goes up very quickly in the heat.

Even when you try to park in the shade to prevent your car from heating up, as the sun moves throughout the day. The heat travels from hot areas to cold areas. Dogs can sometimes alert passers-by that they are in discomfort, but a cat is unable to do that and may die in as little as fifteen minutes. Always get your cat out of the car with you when you park.

Groom your cat to keep its fur short to help keep it cool. A good combing will remove shed fur that is hanging on adding a layer of heat insulation. Long-haired cats, like Persians and Siberians, almost leave you with no other option than providing a cooler environment.

Keep clean cool water available for your cat at all times and in all seasons. Your objective is to prevent your cat from dehydrating and getting too hot. Help your cat maintain its body temperature to be comfortable and safe during hot weather.