my cat got heat stroke today it was so scary :( he’s home and recovering now but wauugghhhhh this fucking heatwave in the PNW is no fucking joke, we’re not acclimated to this and neither are our pets, keep your babies inside and watered don’t be like me and have to have a public meltdown in a humane society vet wing
here’s the pissed off charcoal lump himself recovering in our nice cool dark room with his personal charcuterie platter
It can be hard to spot sometimes so keep an eye out for the signs, also cats do not naturally pant like a dog! If your cat is panting they are overheating!
If your pet is showing signs of heat stroke call your vet! In the mean time do what you can to cool them off such as putting wet towels on them, going in a cooler room, and giving them access to water. Do not dowse them in freezing cold water, a drastic temperature change from very hot to very cold can cause other dangerous issues. It’s very similar to treating heatstroke in humans, get out of the heat but don’t freeze.
