How to treat heatstroke in kittens

Dec 27,2023
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Treatment methods for kitten heat stroke:

1. When a cat is found to have heat stroke, immediately move the cat to a cool place. If it is indoors, open the window in time for ventilation, and also Your cat's body temperature can be lowered by placing ice cubes around it.

2. Wet a towel with cold water and wrap it around the cat, or use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to wipe the cat's armpits, thighs, inner ears and soles to speed up heat dissipation.

3. If the cat’s body temperature is too high and has fallen into a state of unconsciousness or even convulsions and coma, it should be sent to a pet hospital for rescue immediately.

Causes of heat stroke in kittens:

1. High temperature. Direct sunlight outside the house causes the indoor temperature to be too high, and the temperature inside the cat's den rises sharply.

2. Drink water. Cats drink less water in summer, and rapid loss of water in cats can also lead to heatstroke.

3. Physical fitness. Long-haired cats with too thick hair, or obese cats with too much body fat, will affect the cat’s heat dissipation.

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