Summer has definitely arrived to our cold country. After a very chilly May
and June, we finally got the temperatures that we like (and some dislike).
Today temperature went up to more than 31º C (88º F). Inside my flat it is
27º C now (81º F).
I can cope with that, but my cats are having a bad time. They don't want to
do anything, I tried to make Teti run a bit yesterday evening, but he didn't
manage to run around for more than a couple of minutes before he just layed
down on his back, begging me to rub his belly instead...
Their appetite is bad, too. I gave them an 80 grammes portion of Whiskas wet
food this evening. Usually this is gulped down in a minute or two, but today
1/4 of it was left behind...
I have started to distribute additional water bowls throughout the flat to
make sure that they drink. It is a fact that when cats find water in unusual
places, they have to taste it to see if it it a good source. Habit inherited
from their Egyptian desert ancestors. It also works for sick cats who don't
want to drink.
Poor cats, the weather is going to be like this for the next week, at
least...

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Karen - 10 Jul 2005 01:31 GMT
> Summer has definitely arrived to our cold country. After a very chilly May
> and June, we finally got the temperatures that we like (and some dislike).
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> Poor cats, the weather is going to be like this for the next week, at
> least...
you need a couple of fans!
Jo Firey - 10 Jul 2005 02:02 GMT
> Summer has definitely arrived to our cold country. After a very chilly May
> and June, we finally got the temperatures that we like (and some dislike).
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
> Poor cats, the weather is going to be like this for the next week, at
> least...
Poor things. Makes you wonder how they managed in Egypt. But it is all in
what you are used to. I remember a few warm days, about what you are having
now, when we lived in Alaska. Of course no air conditioning available. I
thought our dog and cat would die. Panting and miserable. The same two
adjusted just fine to the California central valley when given a bit of time
to adjust.
Jo
badwilson - 10 Jul 2005 03:12 GMT
> Summer has definitely arrived to our cold country. After a very
> chilly May and June, we finally got the temperatures that we like
> (and some dislike). Today temperature went up to more than 31º C
(88º
> F). Inside my flat it is 27º C now (81º F).
>
> I can cope with that, but my cats are having a bad time. They don't
> want to do anything, I tried to make Teti run a bit yesterday
> evening, but he didn't manage to run around for more than a couple
of
> minutes before he just layed down on his back, begging me to rub his
> belly instead...
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> flat to make sure that they drink. It is a fact that when cats find
> water in unusual places, they have to taste it to see if it it a
good
> source. Habit inherited from their Egyptian desert ancestors. It
also
> works for sick cats who don't want to drink.
>
> Poor cats, the weather is going to be like this for the next week, at
> least...
When we moved from Vancouver, Canada to Thailand, Vino took to the hot
weather immediately. There was absolutely no adjustment period and
his behaviour and eating habits didn't change at all. Now he prefers
to sleep in the hot rooms upstairs instead of the air-conditioned
living room. Weird cat.
I hope your kitties either adjust or it cools down there.
--
Britta
"There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown
Check out pictures of Vino at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album
Pamela Shirk - 11 Jul 2005 04:42 GMT
> When we moved from Vancouver, Canada to Thailand, Vino took to the hot
> weather immediately. There was absolutely no adjustment period and
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> I hope your kitties either adjust or it cools down there.
> --
Ours think that 90 F temps mean that one is supposed to go outside and nap
in the sun. I went out to cook on the grill the other day and four cats
watched me burn burgers then came inside to plead with us to share the
wealth.
Pam S.