~ Hyperthermia is the the condition of having a body temperature greatly above normal
~A cat may get Hyperthermia when they are in hot weather for a long period of time
~Cats only pant or sweat through their feet pads in order to get rid of excess heat in their body
~As the cat's body temperature rises they will suffer from heat exhaustion and eventually heat stroke.
Causes: Excessive environmental temperature, with or without excessive humidity, and access to a cool shaded area or water, will eventually lead to heat stroke.
Symptoms:
Heat Stress
- Restless behaviour as they try to find a cool spot
- Panting, sweating feet, drooling, excessive grooming in an effort to cool off
Heat Exhaustion
- Rapid pulse and breathing
- Redness of tongue and mouth
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Stumbling or staggering gait
~Eventually the body temperature of the will be high enough to cause the cat to collapse and have seizures or slip into a coma
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