Curiosity: Do dogs and cats feel hot?

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Are you the type of person who loves Pets? If yes, you are in the right place, because we love the pets and we always want the best for them. 

And if you love animals, you may have many doubts about our pets, as they are very friendly and often show few reactions. 

And of course, we are always very concerned about the well-being of them, do you agree? 

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So, if you want to satisfy your curiosity about dogs and cats, continue reading until the end! 

Do dogs and cats feel hot?

And yes!!! 

We've already answered that yes, dogs and cats feel hot, even though they don't sweat like humans.

This is because they have many habits that help them cool down in a gentle and natural way.

Because domestic animals have many institutes and reactions that help them in their survival, and this helps them to deal better with situations. 

How do cats cool off? 

In general, cats don't like bathing and end up having an aversion to water, but that doesn't mean they don't have heat. 

Because cats also feel hot when the temperature rises. To do this, they rest on balconies and in airy environments. 

And to keep their bodies clean, cats like to lick themselves, which is why they live clean. 

Remembering that keeping the body at rest ends up helping to preserve body temperature. 

As kittens like to sleep and rest, they end up dealing with the heat better. 

How dogs survive in the heat

Dogs don't sweat like we humans do, but that doesn't mean they don't sweat and release toxins from the body. 

Dogs use a unique technique to achieve the same goals…

They pant constantly, that is, they breathe very quickly and ensure greater evaporation of liquids through the nose.

Tips to help your pets live better in the heat

1st Tip – Never leave your pet in the car alone 

Avoid leaving your pet alone in the car as much as possible, as this will heat it up even more and this can cause dehydration in your pet's body. 

So choose to leave your animals in airy places.

2nd Tip – Leave water available for your pet 

Hydration is completely important to maintain your pet’s health…

So, never forget to leave at least one pot of clean water available for your pet. 

If you can, add some ice cubes so your pet can cool off. 

3rd Tip – Ride at Safe Times

Did you know that asphalt can burn your pet's paws on hot days? 

That's why it's very important to choose suitable times to go on a walk with your pet. 

So avoid walking in very sunny times so they don't burn their paws. 

These were our tips to help you take better care of your pet on hot days and also ease your curiosity… 

After all, dogs and cats do feel heat. 

Share with your friend who also likes animals and see you next time.