To prepare for hot days, place water bowls around your house and set a bed or cardboard box in a cool, quiet area that your cat can lay in. If your cat stays outdoors, make sure there are places in your yard that get shade. On really hot days, keep them inside. Let your cat rest on hot days—long, intense play can quickly overheat your cat.
Make sure there are safe places around your home where your cat can escape to and calm themselves down, like a tall cat tower or pet home tucked away in a quiet corner. Synthetic pheromones that mimic the natural chemicals your cat releases from their face can also calm your cat down. Place a plug in pheromone difuser in a quiet room or near your cat’s favorite hiding place. If you’re on the go, use a pheromone spray on your cat carrier to soothe their anxiety. [3] X Research source
To help calm them down even more, spritz a pheromone spray on their bed or around the room.
Cats mostly regulate their temperature through their paw pads, where they release sweat to cool their feet off. If they can’t find a shady, cool location, they’ll start panting to help relieve the heat.
It’s a good idea to talk to your vet about giving your cat monthly heartworm medication to prevent the disease from infecting them.
