Caring for Community Cats in Hot WeatherFollow these tips to keep outdoor cats cool and healthy in the summer Warm weather and high humidity can be dangerous for community (feral and stray) cats. Follow these general tips to keep cats who live outdoors cool and healthy. General tips for community cat care •Make sure the feeding station and shelter are in a place that's as shaded and cool as possible. If you're ever in doubt about whether a shelter, trap or any other place is safe for cats, follow this rule: If it's too hot for you to stay there for any period of time, it's too hot for the cats. •Keep the feeding station and shelter clean. • Provide lots of fresh water at all times. Place bowls in shaded areas, and put ice cubes in the water to keep it cooler for longer. Avoid putting water in the shelter, where it could spill and get the cats wet. • Protect the cats from fleas. If you see fleas on them, ask your veterinarian about flea preventative for the cats...
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