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u/Hydee59 1d ago edited 1d ago
Need sun block on the ears. My cat lost hers to cancer
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u/carnelianPig 1d ago
oh no!! poor baby baked herself too often.. do you know of any sunscreens which are good for kitters?
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u/Suspicious_Banana255 21h ago
Glad you posted, I was going to say about white ears being vulnerable
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u/reluctant_deity 1d ago
The white fur simultaneously reflects sunlight while insulating against heat getting in. Additionally, housecats are descended from african wildcats, which are a desert animal. Other than the sunblock, kitty is just fine, and asks that you not disturb their sleep.
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u/Hyper_Noxious 1d ago
How hot is "scorching"?
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u/khaled1182 1d ago
40°C or 104°F
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u/BudandCoyote 1d ago
My dog used to do this sometimes - just sit out in the hottest weather and bake. I'd worry about her, but she's always bring herself inside to cool off eventually.
As others have said, definitely use some cat-safe sun cream on their ears, nose and anywhere else exposed. White cats are very prone to burning and skin cancer.
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u/Reclusive_Chemist 21h ago
I've got one that curls up right next to the bathroom space heater in the morning. Gets himself quite toasty before I shut it off after my shower. Your guy is just enjoying the rays, man.
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u/talapandas 1d ago
They’re solar powered so you probably caught him/her while charging when you filmed.🙂