Do Cats Get Cold At Night

I have a cat whos heart lies in the outdoors.

Do cats get cold at night. I think a cat flap would be a good idea. Senior cats are more sensitive to cold and lower temps will be harder on their joints so try to keep your home a little warmer for their sake. This way you also avoid your pet catching a cold or suffering the consequences of low temperatures on health.

If youre wondering whether cats get cold through their fluffy coats the answer is yes. I also live in the snowbelt of Upstate NY. Is it possible for cats to catch a cold.

Temperatures are at their lowest in the middle of the night so make sure there is a warm shelter available at all times. If you are concerned about your cats health or there are any changes then seek veterinary advice. Although theres a lot of confusing information on the internet cats cant actually catch the same common cold virus we do but they can get cat flu sometimes also called feline viral upper respiratory disease.

If your cat wont let you sleep there are things you can do to help. As well as being uncomfortable it can be unhealthy for a cat to be constantly chilled. This is because cats are crepuscular which means they hunt and are active in the evening or early morning.

Cat flu does cause cold-like symptoms with a runny congested nose that can make your cat snuffle and sneeze a fever drooling. They are not immune to cold simply because they have a fairly thin covering of fur. The shelter should be large enough that the cat can turn around in it and can be constructed of wood or with plastic bins with holes cut in the side for an entrance.

No matter what the ambient temperature is a cat should have the option to warm up. Ferals ability to feel discomfort and suffer is higher than an indoor cat because their immune system is more taxed from fear. Yes cats get cold.