My cat is lethargic, not drinking in hot weather. Is it heatstroke?

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It's about 90 - 95 degrees f in my house about now and my cat hasn't moved all day, I checked his breathing and he seems to be doing okay but he hasn't drank all day, he's a flame point Siamese.. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | neutered | 4 years and 8 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

That's extremely hot for a cat, and Gizmo could easily get heat stroke. Put a fan in front of him to cool him down, and make sure he has cool water to drink. Offer him wet food, as that has a high moisture content and will get water into him. You can also soak his food in some tuna juice from canned tuna packed in spring water. I hope this helps.

My cat is lethargic, not drinking in hot weather. Is it heatstroke?

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