# Cat Hot Weather Safety UK — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/cat-hot-weather-safety-uk): Cat Hot Weather Safety UK — Quick answer. Cats overheat less obviously than dogs but heatstroke still happens — especially in conservatories, loft rooms, and parked cars. Open-mouth panting, drooling, wobbliness, or collapse need urgent vet care. Keep cats indoors in the coolest room with water and airflow during UK heatwaves.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/cat-hot-weather-safety-uk): Cat Hot Weather Safety UK — High-risk situations. According to the RSPCA and BVA, cats can overheat in enclosed spaces even when dogs get more attention in heatwave warnings. Common risks include: - Cars and carriers — never leave cats enclosed in heat - Conservatories and sunny rooms — glass traps heat rapidly - Flat-faced breeds (Persians, Exotics) — like brachycephalic dogs - Outdoor cats — ensure shade and water in garden - Overweight or elderly cats

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/cat-hot-weather-safety-uk): Cat Hot Weather Safety UK — Keeping cats cool. - Draw curtains on south-facing windows - Open windows safely (secure screens — cats fall from heights) - Ice cubes in water or cat-safe ice treats - Cool tiles or damp towel to lie on - Groom long-haired cats to remove loose coat

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/cat-hot-weather-safety-uk): Cat Hot Weather Safety UK — Heatstroke signs in cats. | Sign | Action | |------|--------| | Open-mouth panting | Urgent vet call | | Drooling, red gums | Urgent vet call | | Vomiting, diarrhoea | Emergency | | Wobbliness, collapse | Emergency | Cool with damp towels and call your vet while transporting.

Source: https://pethealth.org.uk/health/cat-hot-weather-safety-uk