Florida heat is no joke—keep your feline comfortable and calm all summer long
As Memorial Day approaches, many families prepare for backyard barbecues, fireworks, and festive gatherings. But while we enjoy the start of summer, our cats may be dealing with heat stress, overstimulation, or just wondering why their nap schedule got disrupted.
Here’s how to keep your home a safe, cool sanctuary that caters to your cat's comfort, even when temperatures climb and the holiday buzz kicks in.
❄️ 1. Beat the Heat: Keep It Cool Indoors
Florida temps can spike well into the 90s by mid-May. Help your cat chill out with:
- Ceiling fans or box fans set to low near favorite napping spots
- Blackout curtains to reduce solar heat in sunny rooms
- Cooling mats or marble tiles for lounging
➡️ Pro Tip: Cats don’t sweat—so signs like panting, restlessness, or hiding in the bathtub may signal they’re too hot.
🎆 2. Create a Calm Zone for Noisy Holidays
Memorial Day often brings fireworks and guests—both of which can stress sensitive cats.
Set up a dedicated chill-out room with:
- A soft hiding den or covered bed
- White noise machines or calming music
- Their favorite toys, treats, and litter box
Consider using pheromone diffusers or calming sprays to promote relaxation before the party even starts.
🧩 3. Enrichment Without the Sunburn
Just because your cat isn’t lounging on the patio doesn’t mean they can’t have fun!
Keep them engaged indoors with:
- Window perches in air-conditioned spaces
- Cat-safe bubbles or feather wands
- DIY food puzzles and scent-based toys
- A rotating toy schedule to keep things novel
This is a great time to rotate enrichment to prevent boredom as summer stretches on.
🐾 4. Keep Up With Grooming
Hot weather + indoor lounging = more shedding and potential matting.
Even indoor cats need extra grooming in summer months.
✨ Book a professional de-shedding or bathing service before Memorial Day to:
- Remove heavy undercoat
- Reduce fur tumbleweeds during guests’ visits
- Help your cat feel lighter and cooler
Our expert cat grooming team makes summer grooms gentle, effective, and—yes—even enjoyable.
🐈 Stay Cool and Celebrate Safely
Your cat deserves to feel just as comfy and cared for as you do this Memorial Day. A few tweaks to their environment can mean a world of difference in keeping them calm, cool, and stress-free.