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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

3550.0. "Hot kits" by CAPNET::GOLDBERG () Fri Apr 27 1990 16:52

    
    Hi..
    
    I used to go into this file alot, then I left DEC and now I don't
    have time!!
    
    You may remember mummakitty and babykitty (how can you forget
    those names?) 8*)..
    
    mumma is 6 or 7 yrs, baby is 1 1/2.  both slightly overweight
    (mumma more so because of the late neutering at 5 yrs) not
    unhealthily though..
    
    Here is my question.  I am frantically! worried about the summertime
    heat and my kits.  this is my first summer in my current apartment
    its on the second floor of a house..  and it gets hot in there!!
    I am scared to death I'll come home tonight and find them passed
    out on the floor or something!  Last summer I was in a place with
    a basement, and they spent all their time there.  I don't have a 
    basement now, or one cool place for them to hang out.  What to do!!
    
    I was thinking of getting an air conditioner just for their sakes but
    no $$ until June to do so..  what about until then?
    
    Thanks for all input
    
    F.
    
    PS last night gave them a good brushing (they are shorthairs anyway)
    figure that can't hurt any for the heat.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
3550.1		FENNEL::MITCHELL_V		`Fri Apr 27 1990 18:07`	6
	What about investing in a cheap fan until you have the $$ for an air conditioner. It will help to circulate the air thats in your apartment. Can you leave a window cracked? Make sure you leave them plenty of water. Val
3550.2		CAPNET::GOLDBERG		`Fri Apr 27 1990 18:39`	13
	I leave the windows open and only spring water for my kits.. Someone told me that as long as the windows are open they will be fine but I'm still paranoid! its 90 degrees out there today! I'm the type that if I'm in one room and something makes noise in the other I go running in in case something happened to one of my kits!! (nothing has ever happened, mind you) Ms paranoid
3550.3	Keep the sun out	SMEGIT::BALLAM		`Fri Apr 27 1990 19:20`	10
	If any of your windows face the sunny side of the house, you may want to keep the shades low on those. If you keep the sun from beating in and keep windows open for cross-ventilation there shouldn't be a problem. On really hot days, I wonder if an inch or so of water in the bathtub would be a good idea. May be a dumb idea, but some cats do like to get wet. Karen
3550.4		FENNEL::MITCHELL_V		`Fri Apr 27 1990 20:08`	6
	Don't worry, your babies will be fine. I think cats must have their own way of cooling down their body temperature. Most likely they will sleep during the hot days and not build up any energy. Val
3550.5	heat = worry !!	EN::TRACHMAN	Exotic Babies are soooo Cute	`Fri Apr 27 1990 20:11`	9
	I worry about the heat also - my crazies have the opportunity to go down to the basement level or stay on the main level of the house where all the heat and sun are. Do they go down to the nice cool downstairs and be very comfy (food, water, swimmingpool) noooooo, these idiots stay upstairs sprawled out on the rugs in the sun cooking (all SUMMER). sigh, don't they got any brains??? Guess they have built-in temperature controls or something. Plenty of water, lowered shades, a fan that they can't stick their paws or tails in helps.
3550.6		CIRCUS::KOLLING	Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca.	`Fri Apr 27 1990 21:26`	6
	When you say the windows are open, you mean they are opened but screened, yes? Otherwise the cats may fall from teh windows. When you do get an airconditioner, be sure it isn't set too chilly for them, and that they have a place to get out of its draft.
3550.7	Think they'll be ok.	BLKPUD::WARNESG	Spelt W * A * R * N * E * S!	`Mon Apr 30 1990 11:07`	11
	In my experience, cats are experts at finding the most comfotable spot in the house, be it warm or cool. Leave them too it, check for any signs of restlesness or overheating (I'm told cats actually pant when REALLY hot) - but it's my guess they'll find a place to their liking. Failing that, a small fan (+ container with water nearby to make the air less dry) would be an idea, pending the procurement of the air conditioner. (Tch! the lengths we go to for our cats!) Graham Warnes Warrington, UK
3550.8	Lazy days	POCUS::FCOLLINS		`Mon Apr 30 1990 16:34`	15
	.7 Yes cats do pant. I've seen Oliver pant on a hot drive to the vet. I believe it's their way of cooling down - similar to that in a dog - since they don't perspire. I agree with that they will usually find the most comfortable place for them in the house and not move around very much. With the air, I have central and usually leave it set at 85. If the house goes above 85, on it comes. When your shopping, it might be helpful to look for one with a thermostat - maybe they all have them now - haven't bought one in years. Don't worry, they will be fine. Flo & Oliver aka Oliluv
3550.9	Paws get wet	GENRAL::BALDRIDGE	Spring has Sprung	`Mon Apr 30 1990 21:58`	7
	Re: -1. Minor Nit, The pads of cat's feet will perspire, especially when nervous. Our cat, Herc, who passed away several years ago, hated to go to the vet and would leave BIG WET paws prints all over the examination table while there. Chuck
3550.10	much less worried	CAPNET::GOLDBERG		`Mon May 07 1990 11:59`	20
	Thank you for the reassurance! They survived the weekend before last, so they should make it through the summer!.. I just worry because that one day it was 90 and about 50 at night it was still 120 in my apartment!! I did buy a fan that day! they didn't seem uncomfortable at all perfectly happy.. think I'll buy an exhaust fan too instead of air cond.. about 250$ cheaper!! 8P Yes I have screens.. wouldn't want to come home to a house full of bugs and two kits on the roof 8)! Thanks again F.