The veterinarian called the habit dangerous for cats during the heating season

With the beginning of the heating season, cats often fall asleep either next to the batteries or directly on them, but this is dangerous for the pet's health. Andrey Rudenko, Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Rosbiotech University, warned about this on Friday, September 12.

According to the expert, sleeping on a battery can lead to overheating of internal organs, itching and peeling of the skin, hair loss and exacerbation of symptoms of diseases that begin to develop in cats in old age.

The veterinarian urged to limit the contact of the animal with a hot surface. To do this, you can cover the radiator surface with a towel, blanket, or other thick cloth folded several times. He added that protective shields for batteries are being sold, which reduce the effects of excessive heat and protect the radiator from contamination.

"It is better to create alternative warm places — arrange a soft sunbed on the windowsill, use a heated mat. You can buy a hammock for your pet — it is attached to the battery and allows the cat to rest comfortably and safely," the expert said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

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