It’s summer outside, and not only people suffer from the heat, but also their pets. It seems that the most correct solution would be to install an air conditioner in the house. But is this technique so harmless? What harm can this do to a Maine Coon cat? Or maybe it’s better to suffer from the heat?
Dangers that await Maine Coons and other cats in the same room with air
conditioning
- Since the flow of cold air is concentrated in one direction, an animal
that sleeps in the “affected area” may catch a cold; - Some owners, in order to “make life easier” for a pet in the heat, wet
its fur and at the same time turn on the air conditioner. Naturally, you
should not do this; - Microbes and bacteria that accumulate inside the air conditioner when
filters are replaced untimely can cause a number of serious diseases in
animals, including allergies; - If the air conditioner is in one room, and the heat persists in the
others, then your pet may feel bad because of the sudden change in
temperature when moving from one room to another.
Rules, compliance with which will protect an animal in an air-conditioned
room
- the optimal temperature for most cats is 22-24 degrees;
- it is better to direct the air flow to the ceiling, because your pet can
snuggle on the floor under the air conditioner; - kittens should not be left in an air-conditioned room, as their fur is
still too short and does not provide the necessary protection.; - it is necessary to change filters in a timely manner.
In general, the following conclusion can be drawn: the harm caused by the air conditioner for Maine Coon cats is similar to the dangers that await the person who installed the air conditioner. For cats, this device is an excellent escape from the heat. However, it is worth using it wisely. Take care of your pets.
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