Do you sleep with a fan on? While some of us enjoy the breeze from the fan and fall asleep, I, personally, don’t like to do so. Having a fan blowing has various pros and cons. Cats are mammals as well, therefore it might have a similar impact on them.
However, it is okay to have a fan blowing on a cat, but not straight at them always. As long as they are not blown the entire time, it won’t be a problem for them.
My cat sleeps peacefully if it has a fan blowing on him, not directly though! It has to keep rotating to make the room cool.
How Can I Tell If My Cat Is Too Hot?
I can easily tell when I’m feeling too hot, but my cat cannot. Cats don’t sweat as humans do. However, they do show some signs that can tell they’re too hot. Let’s check out these signs.
Lethargy
I have seen my cat playfully hop around and then instantly turn lethargic. Similarly, most cats play actively for some time and then settle wherever they are because they’re fatigued. The same thing happens when cats feel too hot. They’ll be very tired due to the heat and turn lazy.
Hiding in a Cool Area
You may have found your cat missing, only to realize that they’re hiding in some cool unknown places in your house! This is another sign that signifies that your cat might be feeling too hot.
Continuous Grooming
Cats are known for their grooming sessions and it is done quite often. But during hot summers I find my cat grooming himself way too much! I noticed this behavior and found that they do this when they’re too hot and their saliva keeps them cool.
Increased Water Consumption
Another thing to notice would be their water consumption. Everyone drinks a lot of water because they are thirsty from the heat, and cats are no exception.
How Hot Is Too Hot For an Indoor Cat?
Indoor cats are used to living in luxury! They are treated like children and given all the comfort, just like my cat. And by all comfort, I mean everything, including air conditioning or a fan! Hence a slight increase in temperature can get too hot for indoor cats.
Now, keep in mind that most cats can handle temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit but anything over it will be too hot for them. Being too cold is not a problem for cats, as they have fur that protects them.
Nevertheless, this temperature range may change based on the environment and how your cat is housed. Being too hot may lead to health complications like dehydration or heat strokes, which can get fatal.
Do Cats Like Fans When Hot?
Yes of course they do! Who would not like a cool breeze blowing on you when you’re heated like an oven? Cats are no less. They enjoy the breeze from the fans.
Although they know how to keep their cool without the fans, they do enjoy the relaxing breeze. My cat sleeps peacefully if he has a fan blowing on him.
Just like how cats look for cozy places in winters, they look for cool windy places during summers, which gives them comfort. And fans are a perfect comfort for this.
How Do You Cool Down A Hot Cat?
Animals are independent creatures and know how to take care of themselves and cats are no exception. My cat knows more tricks than I do to stay cool during summers! However, you can also give a helping hand in this.
1. Keep Their House Away From the Sun
To keep my cat cool, I make sure to move his house to a cool place, away from the sun. It provides him comfort to sleep in his favorite place, without worrying about the heat.
2. Get a Cat Fountain
You can keep a cat fountain that keeps the cold water flowing (without wasting, of course) which is very essential for a hot cat. It helps in avoiding dehydration and keeping it cool.
3. Keep Your Cat Inside
If your cat is too outdoorsy, try to keep it inside when the Sun’s out. This way you can avoid them from becoming overheated.
4. Use a Wet Mat
Though most cats hate taking baths or run away when they are sprayed with water, they usually enjoy lying on a cold damp mat when it’s too hot.
So you can keep a wet mat where your cat usually sleeps to keep them cool.
5. Use a Fan
Another suggestion would be the highlight in this article, that is, blowing fans on your cat. This circulates the air making the environment cool.
Related Questions
Why Do Cats Sit Behind Fans?
Although cats enjoy the breeze from the fan, they sometimes feel it’s just too much. When they’ve got their share of breeze, they tend to go sit behind the fans.
While this may be one reason, they may also sit behind to keep an eye on the fan if, in case, it attacks. Sounds funny right? They feel this because the fan moves and cats, being curious, observe everything that moves. Hence, sitting behind the fans will give them a clear view to observe it.
Do Cats Like Fan Noise?
Usually, fans make a constant noise making it relaxing for some ears. But if it prevails for long with a high pitch, it may be quite irritating, not just for you, but even for your cat!
Some cats like the sound of the fan and usually sit near it. Whereas a few other cats will find it very disturbing and stay away from it.
I suggest keeping the fan at a moderate speed that will be pleasant for the heat as well as for the ears. It will give a soothing comfort to your cat.
Conclusion
I hope this article was helpful in some way to get your doubts cleared about cats and fans and their connections. The only thing I would suggest is to provide them access to lots of water to avoid the heat. And this can apply to you as well!
If you follow these tips I assure you that you and your cat can have a cool summer!