Heatstroke
Heatstroke:
Extremely
hot, humid weather may cause heatstroke in cats if they are not
kept cool and given ample water. Symptoms include elevated body
temperature (110F), suffering, staggering, possible vomiting and
collapse. The cat should be removed immediately to a cool place,
where ice compresses should be applied. Blood circulation can be
improved by body massage. A cat must never be left in a closed car
exposed to the sun, nor should it be required to travel for long
distances during unusually hot weather. Very young kittens are especially
vulnerable to heatstroke, as are old cats and overweight animals.
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