{"id":262273,"date":"2025-05-29T08:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/insurance\/keep-your-cat-safe-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T08:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:02:28","slug":"keep-your-cat-safe-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=262273","title":{"rendered":"Keep your cat safe this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"


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When the sunshine hits, our feline friends seem to be in their element. But whilst cats may seem self-sufficient, the summer months can bring a new set of risks to be aware of. Thankfully there are simple steps you can take to avoid these risks and make sure your cat has a happy, healthy summer.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We sat down with Policy Expert\u2019s resident vet nurse, Faye, to ask about the things she\u2019s seen cats get into trouble with during summer, and how she\u2019d recommend avoiding them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Heatstroke<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cats <\/span>cool down by panting<\/span> and grooming<\/span>. <\/span>But when temperatures <\/span>rise<\/span>, these natura<\/span>l ways of cooling <\/span> always <\/span>work and<\/span> can<\/span> make heatstroke more likely.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Top tips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Make sure they always have clean water in many places.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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    • Provide cool, shady places for them to go, both inside and out.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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      • Limit the amount of time they can spend outdoors when it\u2019s very hot (usually from 10am \u2013 4pm).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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        • Brushing their fur often helps remove extra fur and keeps them cooler.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

          \n<\/ul>\n

          Sunburn <\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Just like us,<\/span> cats can get sunburnt, <\/span>and those<\/span> with pale fur or thin hair<\/span> can get burned more easily<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span> Places like their ears and nose are also <\/span>much more likely to burn because their skin is not protected by fur<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00a0Top tips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Apply pet-safe sunscreen to any skin that is showing.<\/li>\n

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          • Keep them out of the sun during the hottest hours.<\/li>\n

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          • Make sure they have shade and can go to cooler areas easily.<\/li>\n

            \n<\/ul>\n

            Dehydration <\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Making sure your cat<\/span> drinks enough water <\/span>in the heat can be tricky<\/span>. This is <\/span>because<\/span> cats have <\/span>their<\/span> own <\/span>ways of <\/span>drinking. <\/span>like <\/span>small<\/span> and <\/span>drinks <\/span>and often, whilst <\/span>others like water from <\/span>unusual <\/span>places <\/span>like <\/span>a <\/span>dripping<\/span> tap. <\/span>This <\/span>pickiness can be a problem in the summer when they need more water.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

            \u00a0Top tips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Put out many water bows in different places.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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              • Pay attention to how they like to drink.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                • If a dripping tap helps them drink, let them do it while you watch.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                  • Add wet food to their diet to give them more water.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                    • Consider buying a pet water fountain as moving water can make them drink more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                      Open windows <\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      While open windows offer a welcome breeze in hot weather, they <\/span>can be <\/span>very dangerous<\/span> for <\/span>cats.<\/span> Cats like to explore and might try to go through the open window, but th<\/span>ey can get hurt if they fall<\/span> from high<\/span> up<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Top tips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Install strong screens on all open windows and make sure they are fixed well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                        • If screens aren\u2019t an option, open windows fully when you can watch your cat.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                          • You can also use window stoppers or safety clips to let in fresh air and keep your cat safe.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                            Trapped in small spaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                            Cats are <\/span>known <\/span>for seeking out small, <\/span>closed <\/span>spaces for napping or hiding. In the summer, this can <\/span>be dangerous<\/span> if they get <\/span>stuck in<\/span> hot <\/span>places<\/span> like sheds, garages, greenhouses, or even cars.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            \u00a0Top tips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            • Always check sheds, garages, and cars before closing them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                              • Keep sheds, garages, and greenhouses safely closed when not in use.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                                • Know your cat\u2019s favourite hiding spots and check them regularly, especially in summer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                                  Curiosity and harmful toxins<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                  Summer is peak gardening season, which means <\/span>more <\/span>pesticides, herbicides, <\/span>fertilisers<\/span> and slug\/snail <\/span>bait<\/span> \u2013 all of which can be <\/span>deadly<\/span> for your cat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0Top tips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                  • Store all gardening products (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, slug bait) in safe, closed containers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                                    • Be careful when using bug sprays.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                                      • Think about your neighbours\u2019 gardening habits.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                                        • Check your cat\u2019s paws and fur often after they have been outside, and clean them if you think they got chemicals on them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n

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                                          Remember, if you have any concerns about your cat\u2019s health this summer, always get advice from your vet. And don\u2019t forget, our policies include free access to a 24\/7 vet advice line for your peace of mind.<\/p>\n

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                                          When the sunshine hits, our feline friends seem to be in their element. But whilst cats may seem self-sufficient, the summer months can bring a new set of risks to be aware of. 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