My cat has heatstroke symptoms, vet closed. What should I do now?

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So, I let my kitty out last night to go to the bathroom and he refused to come back in. After hollering all day, he just finally showed up. Well, when he came in, he fell at his food bowl breathing heavy and lethargic. Where we're at, it is currently 114 degrees and I'm afraid he's had a heat stroke. I finally got him to drink some and I wet his fur and he's now laying in front of a couple fans in an air conditioned room. Is there anything else I could do for him? The vet is closed now. Pet's info: Cat | Snowshoe | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Berlioz! I would also be very concerned that he could have heatstroke, which is extremely deadly. He really does need to see a vet immediately as heatstroke causes internal damage to organs. Even though the vet is closed, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. You can also see if there is an ER vet clinic in your area. While you are trying to find a vet to see him now, keep him in front of those fans and make sure he has plenty of water to drink. Best of luck.

My cat has heatstroke symptoms, vet closed. What should I do now?

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