Let's Talk Property with Dr Sarah Elliott of Cats Protection
Let's Talk Property
English - May 07, 2021 09:54 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBHome & Garden Leisure Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
TOP TIPS for our feline friends during Sun Awareness Week - 3 to 9 May!
Cats Protection are highlighting the dangers and providing tips on how to protect our feline friends during Sun Awareness Week, 3 - 9 May 2021.
Dr Sarah Elliott, Cats Protection Central Veterinary Officer, provides TOP TIPS on protecting your cat and avoiding huge health risks. Cats can suffer from severe skin damage due to over-exposure to the sun.
Simple remedies include:
keeping your cat indoors when the sun is at its hottest
seek the advice of your vet regarding a suitable sunscreen for your cat and kittens
provide plenty of shade when your cat is outdoors
avoid the risk of dehydration by providing an outdoors water bowl
Says Sarah, "Cats are notorious for their love of lounging around in the sun but, just as with humans, this can be a very dangerous activity when the sun is at its hottest."
Pale-coloured cats are particularly at risk. Damage may take a few years to become visible. Once early stages of cancer set in, cats require urgent veterinary treatment to prevent spreading.
Follow Cats Protection simple steps to protect your pets from the sun. We think they're the cat's whiskers!
May 2021