“I thought he was just cooling off like a dog”: why a cat panting with its mouth open in a heatwave is a signal vets say never to ignore
Unlike dogs, cats don’t pant to cool down—when they do, it’s a distress signal that can escalate to life-threatening heatstroke in minutes. Discover why flat-faced breeds are especially vulnerable, how to spot early warning signs before it’s too late, and the critical steps vets say you must take to protect your cat during a heatwave.
