Overview
Summer isn't always the best time of year for cats, especially when temperatures start to rise. This is why we've put together this list of 12 crucial things cat owners should avoid during the hot season. From ignoring the rising temperatures to neglecting grooming and overlooking dehydration dangers, these common oversights can lead to severe consequences.
Your summer responsibility extends to protecting your pet from toxic plants, ensuring regular vet check-ups, and maintaining a clean litter box. Let's delve into these summer tips for cat owners and ensure our pets enjoy a safe, healthy, and happy summer.
1. Ignore hot weather
2. Forget to check outbuildings
3. Overlook dehydration dangers
4. Expose cats to toxic plants
5. Neglect grooming
6. Ignore behavioural changes
7. Leave upstairs windows open
8. Overfeed your cat
9. Miss regular vet check-ups
10. Leave cats in hot cars
11. Fail to protect their cat from parasites or other insects
12. Don’t clean the litter box often enough
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Medically reviewed by Edward Davies, BVSc MRCVS
Published on 17/07/2023 • Reviewed on 02/08/2024