13/08/2026
Keeping Your Indoor Cat Cool This Heatwave 🐱💙
While our feline friends love finding a sunny spot to snooze, extreme temperatures can quickly become dangerous. Here are some simple ways to help keep your indoor cat safe and comfortable during the warmer weather...
🏡 Keep your home cool.
☀️ Close blinds and curtains in sunny rooms during the hottest part of the day.
🪟 Keep windows closed while it's hottest outside, then open them in the evening to let cooler air circulate. Always make sure windows are secure to prevent escapes.
🌀 Use a fan to keep the air moving but avoid pointing it directly at your cat.
🚫 Keep cats out of conservatories and other rooms that heat up quickly in direct sunlight.
💧 Encourage hydration.
🥣 Place several bowls of fresh water around the house and top them up regularly.
💦 A pet water fountain can encourage cats to drink more, as many prefer running water.
🐟 You can also tempt fussy drinkers with a small splash of tuna water (in spring water, not brine) or by mixing a Lick-e-Lix into their water.
❄️ Help them stay cool.
🧊 Provide cool places to rest, such as tiled floors, damp towels or a cooling mat. A frozen water bottle wrapped in a towel also makes a great DIY cooling aid.
🍦 Freeze their favourite liquid treats into small portions for a refreshing snack.
🐾 Gently dampen their paws and the outside of their ears with cool (not ice-cold) water to help them cool down.
🪮 Brush your cat daily to remove loose fur and help their coat regulate body temperature more effectively.
⚠️ Know the signs of heatstroke
If your cat is panting, drooling excessively, breathing rapidly, seems weak or lethargic, is vomiting, or collapses, move them to a cool area, offer water if they're able to drink, and contact Arc Vets immediately for advice.
Stay safe, stay cool, and give your feline friends a little extra TLC during the heatwave. 💙🐾
