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What to do if your cat has heat stroke

2025-12-01 18:14:27 pet

What to do if your cat has heat stroke

As the hot weather in summer continues, the issue of pet heat stroke has become one of the hot topics on the Internet recently. Many pet owners have shared their cats’ experiences in preventing heatstroke on social platforms, or asked for help on how to deal with heatstroke. The following is a compilation of hot topics on cat heatstroke in the past 10 days, as well as practical countermeasures.

1. Data statistics on hot topics across the entire network

What to do if your cat has heat stroke

Topic keywordsNumber of discussions (times)Main platform
Cat heatstroke symptoms12,500+Weibo, Xiaohongshu
How to cool down cats8,900+Douyin, Bilibili
Pet heatstroke first aid6,300+Zhihu, Tieba
Things to note when raising cats in summer15,200+WeChat public account

2. Common symptoms of heatstroke in cats

According to veterinary experts and pet owners, cats usually experience the following symptoms when suffering from heat stroke:

1.Shortness of breath: Breathing with the mouth open and gasping loudly.

2.Increased body temperature: The ears and flesh pads feel hot (normal body temperature is 38-39°C).

3.listless: Sluggish response, refusal to move.

4.Vomiting/diarrhea: May be accompanied by mucus or bloodshot eyes.

5.unsteady gait: Convulsions or coma may occur in severe cases.

3. Emergency steps

stepsOperating InstructionsThings to note
1. Transfer environmentImmediately move the cat to a cool and ventilated areaAvoid direct air blowing
2. Physical coolingWipe your foot pads and abdomen with a wet towelIce water is prohibited
3. Replenish moistureProvide room temperature electrolyte waterDo not force water
4. Preparation for sending to hospitalContact the nearest pet hospitalRecord the progression of symptoms

4. Preventive measures

1.environmental management: Keep the indoor temperature below 26°C, and use air conditioners or fans (with shelter).

2.drinking water supply: Place multiple water bowls and replace with fresh water 2-3 times a day.

3.Summer gear: Recommended cooling products such as aluminum cooling pads and ice nests (recent Taobao data shows that sales of related products increased by 240%).

4.Adjustment of work and rest: Avoid going out at noon, and change game time to cooler hours in the morning and evening.

5. Clarification of common misunderstandings

According to the popular science from pet doctor @梦pawDr.:

✘ Shaving cannot effectively cool down (cats dissipate heat through their flesh pads)

✘ Alcohol wiping may cause poisoning

✘ Taking a bath immediately after heat stroke will aggravate stress

6. Effective methods tested by netizens

methodValidity votingSource
Frozen towel wrapped water bottle89% positiveLittle Red Book@Meow Star Diary
Winter Melon and Chicken Breast Soup76% positiveWeibo Pet Super Chat
Ceramic/marble mat92% positiveTikTok review video

7. Special reminder

Obese cats and short-nosed cats (such as Garfield and Persian) are more susceptible to heat stroke and require special attention. If a cat is found to have symptoms such as pupil dilation and confusion, it should be sent to a professional pet hospital immediately. The golden rescue time usually does not exceed 2 hours.

It is recommended that pet owners save the contact information of nearby 24-hour pet hospitals in advance and learn basic first aid knowledge. This summer, let us protect the health of our furry children together!

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