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Summer Heat and Warm Weather Tips

Summer sun can give us all a boost after a long, hard winter but many pets need special care to ensure they enjoy the warm weather safely.

Any area of the skin with a thin covering of hair can be prone to sunburn. Don't assume that your pet will be sensible - many won't seek shade even if when it is very hot. Put high-factor sunscreen lotion, one that would be safe to use on a child, on your cat's ears to protect against serious sun damage - taking care of white cats in particular who are especially vulnerable. Alternatively, keep your cat indoors when the sun is at its hottest.

It almost goes without saying but always provide your cat with lots of fresh drinking water at this time of year. Canned food can go bad quite quickly in warm weather and may attract flies so you may want to consider feeding a dry Science Diet® cat food instead.

Keep a close watch on your cat's weight. If the weather becomes very warm, inactivity may decrease the amount they need to eat.

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