I just thought I’d write a quick post to pass on some advice and top 5 tips that I’ve learnt recently to help any of your furry friends cope in high temperatures.
Jenny’s tip 1:
Cat (and dog) water fountains. I was dubious about these at first as mummy and daddy always leave plenty of water out for us, however they realised that I love drinking water from the tap and Mia from the basin and so they thought that a water fountain might be a fun idea. Well all three of us LOVE 💗 it. There are multiple levels to drink from each of which have a different water movement to vary the experience.
It has a filter to keep the water fresh and can go in the dishwasher just in case you can’t be bothered to wash it up yourself. It also holds lots of water so it’s not likely to run out at all even with three of us in this hot weather, I think we’re all drinking more as the gentle noise makes us all want to drink more than with a normal bowl meaning we keep fully hydrated. I have also found that I can also wash my paws 🐾 in it as well (shh don’t tell the others)!
Jenny’s top tip 2:
Cat ice lollies. Mummy and daddy buy me the creamy treat pouches which I love (I’m the only one that likes them although Mia said Misty used to as well), recently they have been putting them in the freezer for me, when they’re frozen they’re like a creamy ice lolly which I can then either lick straight from the packet or they put it into a bowl for me to lick on for the next 20 minutes or so. They’re really yummy but careful you don’t get brain freeze 🥶.
Jenny’s top tip 3:
Cool pads. These are blue pads that when you sit on them they make you feel cool. They don’t need to go into the fridge or freezer so mummy and daddy just put some out in strategic places round the flat for us to use when we want. These are especially helpful for keeping the older cats cool as they aren’t always able or spoiling to move around as much as us youngsters. The one that is on the sofa is one of sister Mia’s favourite spots to sit.
Jenny’s top tip -4:
Ice cubes. I love ice cubes, especially when they get put in my water bowl, I just can’t help myself trying to catch them which of course involves making a real mess over the floor! Sometimes I managed to get the ice cube onto the kitchen floor before it melts and then I can go completely insane batting it all round the floor, confident in the knowledge that mummy will clean up after me!
Jenny’s top tip 5:
Fans. Ceiling, floor standing, table top anything that can move some air around will help create slightly cooler areas even in a hot room. If you can combine it with keeping curtains / blinds closed then all the better as this all adds to us being able to find a cool spot when you’re all out at work.
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