Question: It's getting really hot and I have no ac and the boys are super furry and it just seems like a recipe for disaster. Remember, I live on the top(3rd) floor of an ancient building and heat rises. Other than fans, does anyone have any stay cool summer tips for cats that they would like to share?
I keep a towel in the freezer and periodically take it out and let one or both of the kitties lay on it.
I also put ice cubes in their water.
I have fans strategically placed all over the apartment but the cats, mainly Elvis, are intimidated by the noise. It creates somewhat of a breeze, but a warm one if you know what I mean.
I keep the windows cracked when I am gone and wide open when I am home.
Shades always down.
I am just wondering what my options are. I might just break down and get a window unit ac or, and no one yell at me(too loudly), see if they are candidates for a haircut. Has any one out there ever had their pet shaved. Albert's fur is so dense, and his ears and nose get so warm, I just start to worry about him. So, to shave or not to shave, ac unit or no. Any tips, suggestions, or "OMG never shave your cats,"all advice will be welcome. The phone lines are officially open.
P.S. Although it has been in the upper 80's and 90's the past couple of days, that is not the norm for this time of year. I woke up today and and the high was supposed to be 74. I'm probably being overcautious, but whatever. Better safe than sorry. Besides, how cute would Albert look with the "lion" cut? Just kidding. Sort of.
