August 4th, 2009
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Well, after a rainy and cool June, it’s finally hot in Boston. The old houses in my area rarely have central air and, indeed, are built so that you can’t install it. But there are other options to keep our kitties cool.
If you can afford it, I can attest to the efficiency and usefulness of something called the mini-split air conditioner. You install a unit in different rooms on the walls and then two or so cooling units outside. You turn each unit inside on separately so you can cool one room or the whole house. Another alternative is the window unit air conditioner. They now have services that rent them for the summer where they will install them for you and deal with any issues that arise. Always provide plenty of water and watch out for an increase in hair balls as your cat will be grooming himself more in the warm weather. |
I recommend putting ice cubes in your kitties water dish. They drink more if it is something that will help cool them down. Also, if you brush your cat with a shedding comb that can help get rid of fur that is stuck in with the fur that is still alive. This helps keep them cool by not having all the excess fur. And I have even gotten a cool, wet cloth and rubbed them down with it before on an especially hot, humid day. They instantly came to life and started playing. Remember you aren’t the only one who suffers when it’s hot and humid out.
Great suggestions! The Furminator is a good de-shedding tool.
Our air went out on Sunday when it was so hot. It was leaking water So Sunday I was dying I had to take two cool showers. Then when I got out it started to rain. I got out just in time.