Tips for Taking Care of Your Cat in Winter
- Equipo NUPEC®
To help your feline companion start the winter season healthy and happy, and to keep seasonal conditions and problems from affecting its health, in this NUPEC Blog article we share some recommendations and tips for taking care of your cat in winter.
Tips for taking care of your cat in winter:
- Take it to the vet: starting winter with a visit to your pet's regular veterinarian lets the vet tell you about any particular care your cat needs. This visit is also a chance to make sure its vaccinations and deworming are up to date, all of which are essential to help your pet stay healthy.
- Proper nutrition: a good diet and proper nutrition are also vital for your cat to stay healthy, with a strong body that can fight off seasonal illnesses and viruses.
- Don't let it go outside alone: keeping your cat from going out alone in winter can help prevent feline respiratory diseases caused by (or associated with) bad weather. It will also keep your cat from having accidents outside while looking for warmth in unsafe places (such as under cars).
- Keep it warm and dry: to keep sudden temperature changes from affecting your cat's health, make sure it is always dry and its body stays at a proper temperature (a cat's normal temperature is 38–39 °C / 100.4–102.2 °F).
- Watch out for hot things in the kitchen and heaters: trying to warm up, your cat may seek shelter in the kitchen or on top of heaters, which could be very risky and dangerous for its physical well-being. To keep your cat from getting hurt or burned while looking for warmth, give it a comfortable, safe and cozy shelter.
Following these recommendations will help you give your feline companion health and well-being and prevent seasonal conditions.
Finally, to help your cat enjoy good health and vitality in this or any other season, at NUPEC® we have worked with veterinarians to develop the NUPEC Feline line, which includes maintenance cat kibble (NUPEC Feline Kitten, NUPEC Feline Indoor, NUPEC Feline Senior), specialized nutrition cat kibble (NUPEC Feline Weight Care, NUPEC Feline Hairball, NUPEC Feline Urinary Management, NUPEC Feline Digestive Health, NUPEC Feline Renal Care) and wet cat food (NUPEC Feline Indoor, NUPEC Feline Kitten, NUPEC Feline Hairball and NUPEC Feline Urinary). All of these foods are formulated to give your cat complete, balanced and highly digestible nutrition that will help it maintain its health, beauty and well-being at any time of year.
At NUPEC®, we are committed to enhancing the health, beauty and life of pets through responsible scientific nutrition, bringing fulfillment to their owners.
Frequently asked questions
How do I take care of my cat in winter?
Take it to the vet, watch its diet, don't let it go outside alone, keep it dry and warm, and give it a warm, safe shelter.
What is a cat's normal body temperature?
Between 38 and 39 °C (100.4–102.2 °F).
Why shouldn't I let my cat outside in winter?
To prevent respiratory diseases and accidents, such as seeking shelter from the cold under cars.
