Spring is here and summer is around the corner. Cats tolerate warmer temperatures and tend to handle heat better than human beings and other pets. Cats have a preference for being warm most of the time. During morning hours when the sun is rising, you find cats exposing their bodies to the sun rays for some heat.

What is a comfortable temperature for cats?

 The normal temperature range for cats is between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit quite higher from the human body temperature. Therefore, they can tolerate higher temperatures than we do only if they have access to water.  When the heat goes overboard in the feline body, they have different ways of cooling down. They are smarter than dogs and don’t panic when the temperature level is higher.

They get quiet and inactive to avoid adding up the heat on the already soaring heat in their body. They will run to cool places in your home like the basements where it is cool and spread their body for heat to escape. They will seek for water by any means to drink stave off from dehydration. 

When the temperatures are extreme, cats sweat from their paw pads and nose to relieve their bodies of the heat. And if the heat continues to soar, they may pant like dogs to expel heat from their bodies. Cats are known to be efficient at regulating their body temperatures therefore can tolerate high temperatures than we do.  

What Is The Ideal Room Temperature for Cats?

If you are comfortable with the temperature in your home, it is likely that your cat is also comfortable. This is the most comfortable temperature for cats. During summer seasons, there is a high risk of heatstroke which may affect your cats. Cats should be exposed to proper ventilation and access to clean water to help them cool down. Other times you can also run the AC to cool down the temperature if it becomes too high for your cat. 

How to reduce fever in felines? 

If you notice your cat has a fever, the best thing to do before reaching a vet is to introduce fans to cool their bodies and give them plenty of cool freshwaters. Avoid bath because it could worsen the situation. Do not administer any medication unless under the directions of a qualified vet. If your cat suffers from heatstroke, refer it to the vet immediately without giving them anything.

Resource: https://www.smartcatlovers.org/comfortable-temperature-for-cats/