This morning I received this article from Dr. Jon @ Petplace newsletter. It reminds me of sweet Twirl's condition. I thought that I would pass it along to you!
Did you know that animals can get sunburned? You might think they are protected under all that fur, but this isn't necessarily the case. Cats love to bask in the sun and it is possible for them to get sunburned.
It is most common in cats with thin hair coats or in areas where the hair is sparse such on the tips on the ears, between the corner of the eye and the ear, and nose. It is also more common in white or light colored cats.
To prevent sunburn, minimize your cat's exposure to the direct sun during the hottest hours of the day. Sunscreen can be used on cats, however they generally dislike it. If they groom it off, many cats will drool or hypersalivate. So if you apply it, apply it carefully.
Did you know that too much sun can kill as well? Heat stroke (hyperthermia - as opposed to hypothermia, which is from being too cold) is a condition arising from extremely high body temperature (rectal temperature of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit), can lead to nervous system abnormalities (such as lethargy, weakness, collapse, seizure or coma). NEVER EVER leave your cat in the car.
Did you know that animals can get sunburned? You might think they are protected under all that fur, but this isn't necessarily the case. Cats love to bask in the sun and it is possible for them to get sunburned.
It is most common in cats with thin hair coats or in areas where the hair is sparse such on the tips on the ears, between the corner of the eye and the ear, and nose. It is also more common in white or light colored cats.
To prevent sunburn, minimize your cat's exposure to the direct sun during the hottest hours of the day. Sunscreen can be used on cats, however they generally dislike it. If they groom it off, many cats will drool or hypersalivate. So if you apply it, apply it carefully.
Did you know that too much sun can kill as well? Heat stroke (hyperthermia - as opposed to hypothermia, which is from being too cold) is a condition arising from extremely high body temperature (rectal temperature of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit), can lead to nervous system abnormalities (such as lethargy, weakness, collapse, seizure or coma). NEVER EVER leave your cat in the car.
