Cats like a warm environment very much. When at home, cats like to sunbathe in the sun. Some outdoor stray cats, although they are nocturnal animals, also like to groom themselves in the sun in the warm afternoon. Cats love the sun more than we imagine, so when the sun is warm, owners can take their cats out to enjoy the sun. ​​​​​​

1. What are the benefits of cats basking in the sun?

Strictly speaking, cats need more sun exposure. Of course, you can only spend more time in the sun when the sun is mild. If it's hot summer, you can't let your cat go outdoors to bask in the sun, because this can easily lead to heat stroke and even death of the cat. In the cold winter, if the sunshine is warm and pleasant, you can take your cat outdoors to bask in the sun, and basking in the sun is definitely good for the cat's health.

First of all, the ultraviolet rays in the sun can help promote the absorption of calcium nutrients, and can effectively kill parasites, fungi, and mites parasitic on cats. It can also promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestines. These All are conducive to strengthening the cat's physical fitness, promoting normal calcification of its bones, and ensuring the healthy growth of the cat.

Note that when cats are basking in the sun, they can also promote the production of sebum and the secretion of vitamin D. Cats can absorb this nutrient when they lick their own hair. Moreover, the absorption of calcium is carried out under the action of activated substances of vitamin D, ensuring that cats can absorb enough vitamin D, which is also very helpful in promoting the absorption of calcium by the cat's body.

2. Precautions for cats basking in the sun

1. Pay attention to the duration and don’t let the cat faint: In the hot summer, the sun may change from weak to strong. The rising sun is still very gentle, but it will soon become fierce. When cats enter old age or are particularly obese and lazy, they will be too lazy to move their bodies, so they will unknowingly bask in the sun and become hot or even dehydrated. Therefore, pay attention to avoid this situation during the hot summer, help the cat move its body and urge it to drink water.

2. Unenclosed balconies: Many people’s balconies are unenclosed. It is good to bask in the sun, but it is a bit dangerous for cats. It is best to modify the balconies before letting cats go to the balconies to bask in the sun. Consider converting an unenclosed balcony into a sunglass room. If you let your cat bask in the sun on the balcony, use a large wire mesh to create a three-dimensional shield. Do not place plants that are toxic to cats on the balcony to prevent them from accidentally eating them while basking in the sun. You can put the cat on a leash and lead it for a walk on the unmodified balcony.

3. Cats suffering from skin diseases should spend more time in the sun

For those who keep cats at home, I wonder if they have noticed that cats especially like to sunbathe. Especially in winter, cats often lie down on windowsills with sunlight to sleep.Sleep. Danish scientist Niels Finsen was very interested in this behavior of cats, so he carefully observed this behavior of cats.

He found that cats like to sleep in the sun, and their bodies constantly change positions with the movement of the sun. Once when he was observing a cat basking in the sun, he found that the cat always moved its body to face the sun. He looked carefully and found that there was a festering wound on the cat's body. The cat was using sunlight to treat the wound. Cats use ultraviolet rays from the sun to kill bacteria on their bodies and prevent and treat diseases.

Niels Finsen was inspired to start research on "the physiological effects of light on the human body" and achieved success. Because of his discovery of "heliotherapy", he became the first expert in the world to use natural light sources to treat diseases, and made outstanding contributions to the use of ultraviolet light to treat skin diseases. In 1930, Niels Finsen won the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology. Since then, sunbathing has become a fashion for mankind and has been widely used around the world.

Every animal has different habits, and each habit appears for a reason. Cats love the sun. The main reason is that the sun is good for cats, so owners should respect this habit of cats. Weather On good days, take your cat out more often to bask in the sun, and your cat will be very happy.