The holidays are just around the corner and you are undecided whether to take your cat to the beach with you? Thankfully, nowadays there are plenty of equipped beaches and facilities to accommodate our feline friends. However, it is important to make a well-considered choice, as this is still a very stressful experience for the cat. We recommend that you consider all possible solutions, such as cat sitters or boarding catteries, especially if it is a short holiday.
If no other solution is possible, you must be careful and provide your cat with everything he needs during his holiday at the beach.
Cat at the beach
There is nothing stopping you from enjoying the company of your kitten, even at the seaside. Today, more and more pet-parents are choosing to bring their pet with them. The important thing is to find out before booking whether cats are allowed in the chosen facilities. In fact, not all of them allow pets such as cats.
Be careful at the beach
Cats particularly suffer from stress and nervousness. For this reason, it is necessary to give them points of reference and to understand correctly how best to accustom to the new location. In this regard, it is useful to provide our furry friend with a kennel where he can shelter, and which allows him to come into contact with the environment one step at a time. Ferplast’s Atlas Open pet carrier can serve as a small house and an excellent solution for travelling, thanks to its convenient openable roof that allows better visibility and an easy entry for the animal.
Furthermore, once our cat feels comfortable in his new environment, it will finally be time for a trip to the beach. To do this, we recommend the use of a cat lead in combination with a comfortable harness so that we can walk together safely, without the danger of our friend going too far into unfamiliar surroundings. Ferplast offers Jogging XL, the adjustable nylon harness that adapts perfectly to the size of the animal.
Here are further attentions to have at the beach:
– Feeding: in order not to upset your pet too much, it is good to maintain the same feeding and eating routine. Bringing along his favourite kibbles and having fresh water will make him feel protected.
– Coat care: when your cat goes to the beach, it is normal for its coat to get affected. During exposure to the sun, it tends to lose much more hair than normal. Precisely for this reason, it needs to be brushed as frequently as possible to remove dead hair. Ferplast’s GRO 5955 brush is great for achieving this! It is a must-have for the regular grooming of your four-legged friend and, above all, is optimal for keeping the hair clean, tidy and healthy.
– Freshen up the coat: the thick coat is an additional source of heat for the pet during summer. To help him with this problem, simply wipe the entire surface of his body with a wet cloth so that he can find relief.
– Sun protection: during the hottest hours of the day, it is best to avoid exposing your kitten to the sun to avoid unnecessary stress. Remember, however, to put sunscreen on the tips of his ears and nose. In this way he will not risk sunburn.
Risks to the sea
Every pet-parent knows that taking the cat to the seaside is also a responsibility. If basic care is not provided, major consequences may arise. Let’s see which ones.
– Worms and parasites. If proper protection against worms is not taken, there is a risk that some parasites will attack pets, even at the beach! It is therefore very important to carry out a suitable cure before departure.
– Skin cancer. Unfortunately, it is a disease that does not only affect us humans. In fact, the incidence is also high among animals, including cats. It particularly affects those with less dense hair and white cats.
– Burns. The areas most affected by possible burns are the paws. These are in direct contact with the hot beach soil and cause great discomfort. A great ally in this regard can be the Jolly padded mattress, a cushion made of technical fabric to isolate your pet from the hot sand.
– Dehydration. It is very important to make sure that your cat stays hydrated. It is essential to always carry fresh water and a bowl or bottle with you for hydration. The YAPPY Bowl made of high-quality, non-slip silicone rubber is ideal to take on the road as it is easily foldable and expandable.
– Heatstroke. Intense heat can cause proteins to break down and deactivate, impairing the body’s functioning and leading to serious consequences for our furry friend.
In conclusion, it is possible to take your cat at the beach! However, you must not expose him to certain risks, for the well-being of your kitten and to preserve his health.