The veterinarian named the main marker of a cat's condition in the heat

Veterinarian, felinologist and zoopsychologist Angelina Sirotina told how to understand the condition of a pet in hot weather.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Thursday, July 16, she noted that the main indicator of a cat's condition in the heat remains its eating behavior.

According to the expert, in the heat, animals usually have a reduced appetite, but it should not completely disappear. If a cat refuses to eat at all, this is already an alarming signal and a reason to pay attention to its condition.

Sirotina noted that elderly pets, as well as animals with chronic diseases, in particular the cardiovascular system and kidneys, require special control in hot weather.

The expert stressed that if a cat feels unwell, it is usually noticeable even to the owner. She recommended not experimenting with the diet, but providing the pet with constant access to clean water and cool places to relax. According to her, if these conditions are met, the summer heat should not cause a visit to the veterinarian.

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Zoopsychologist Svetlana Kapustina told Izvestia that a pet's constant following of its owner can indicate both healthy attachment and separation anxiety. Since cats are territorial and more independent animals, following a human more often indicates an individual attachment that was formed at an early age.

In June, Anatoly Isaikin, director and chief physician of the veterinary clinic, Ph.D., told how to help pets endure the summer heat. According to him, bathing in ponds and wetting the stomach can help. He stressed that pets can also be given cool food and water instead of cold ones. 360.ru .

At the same time, veterinarian Elena Frolenko said that in hot weather, even pets can suffer from overheating and this condition can affect their health, including heart function. It is important to reduce the temperature in the room as soon as possible and provide the pet with access to cool water, the website writes. kp.ru .