While cats are naturally “cool”, we must consider that the weather is heating up and summer heat can be tough on an older or well furred cat.

From the cats perspective you should be providing a feast and Egyptian slave to fan him. Since that’s not really feasible these days, we’ll have to find other methods to keep the cat relaxed and cool.

Cats are naturally cool in personality, but sometimes they need a little assistance being physically cool in hot weather. Small animals become dangerously overheated faster, so it’s important to pay attention on really warm days. If you have a dog, and the dog is panting, the cat is likely even warmer.

• Try putting a pan of ice in front of her personal fan.
• Give him wet towels to lie on.
• Put ice packs in pillow cases for the cat to lie on.
• Put ice in his water bowl throughout the day
• Put some fans at floor level.
• Give an especially hairy cat a lion cut at the groomers.
• Fill a sink with cool water about an 1″ deep and stand the cat in the water. He’ll eventually realize he’s cooling down and love it. (well, at least SOME cats will love it)
• Freeze some large ice blocks and leave them around in pans for easy access.
• Take a wet washcloth and wipe them down now and then.
• And don’t let the dogs fool you…cats love these too:


Thermoregulating Pet Bed Medium 22 x 32


The K&H Cool Bed III