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Can cats shave their fur in summer
2026-05-18
Every summer, the owner is particularly worried about the cat getting heatstroke. After all, compared to humans, cats have very few sweat glands that can evaporate and dissipate heat. Unfortunately, they love to wear "leather" to bask in the sun, so many cat owners have the idea of shaving their cats.
Shaving cats cannot help them dissipate heat and cool down
Unlike human sweat glands, cat sweat glands are mainly concentrated in several hairless areas on the body surface, such as claws, nose, lips, and so on. Shaving off the hair on a cat's back exposes very few sweat glands, so it does not help the cat dissipate heat and cool down.
Shaving can actually increase the risk of heatstroke and sunburn
Cat hair grows in multiple layers and has different functions: long and straight hair can help protect against sunburn; The middle layer of awns and awned hairs can isolate the outer layer of heat; The thin and curly inner layer of fur is used to maintain body temperature. And there are some air layers between the multi-layered fluffy cat fur, which can provide cushioning in hot environments. Therefore, in direct sunlight, having fur is cooler than not having fur.
In addition, without hair to block UV rays, cats are also more prone to sunburn. If sunburn is not controlled in a timely manner, there is a risk of worsening into smooth keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma. So, cats' fur should not be shaved casually, especially on their back.
What are the methods to help cats cool down and relieve heat?
Provide more water for cats Add two different water bowls to the cat, placed in different locations and places where the cat often passes by, to remind the cat to drink water.
Avoid direct sunlight If the room where the cat is staying has direct sunlight, especially at noon or in the afternoon, you can close a part of the curtains when going out. This can not only reduce indoor temperature rise, but also prevent cats from getting sunburned. If there are no obstructions in the room, you can use a blackout cloth to cover the area where cats often stay.
Pay attention to ventilation Cats can lower their body temperature by accelerating breathing and vaporizing body fluids, but high humidity can hinder this process. On the contrary, during the rainy season and high humidity, even if it is only in its thirties, cats may suffer from heatstroke. Therefore, it is recommended to ventilate more and do a good job of dehumidification.
So if you want to cool down your cat, you can provide them with a cooling mat, use frozen mineral water to stick stickers, or turn on the air conditioning to cool them down. These are more effective ways to relieve heat than shaving your cat's fur.