Top Five Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer

During summer, it’s not uncommon for pets to lose their appetite. If your pet generally eats more dry food, try adding more wet food to their diet. Not only does this increase their water intake but wet food is generally more palatable for them too. Plus, both wet and dry foods can provide a more complete and balanced nutrition.

Special Tip: Try storing wet food in your refrigerator as it keeps the food cool and fresh. However, keep an eye on them as some cats or dogs may have sensitive teeth.

This one’s really for all the cat parents out there. How often does your cat’s bowl of water just sit there unused until the water evaporates or becomes stagnant? We’ve all been there! While most cats get some liquid intake from the wet food they eat, hydration remains critical with one in three cats experiencing kidney disease and other related issues due to lack of water.

Speaking with people at Borg Cardona, many cats have a instinctively avoid still water as they associate it with being unsafe or dirty. The solution? Water fountains! Cats are naturally drawn to running water, which appears fresher and cleaner to them. You’ve likely seen them trying to lick up running water when you have the tap running.

Water fountains mimic natural streams, encouraging cats to investigate and drink. Some models even come with multiple flow settings as well as water filtration to remove impurities, odours and even cat hair.

Borg Cardona’s supply of resting mats is equipped with cooling gel inside that stays cool for hours, perfect for your dogs and cats to rest on. The material uses anti-abrasive material and the gel is non-toxic and safe for pets.

Water alone will not replace any electrolytes lost from your dog playing fetch or from your cat’s zoomies at 3 o’clock in the morning.

Simply put, isotonic drinks maintain optimal hydration levels, providing your cat or dog with a balanced concentration of salts and sugars similar to those found in the body's cells. These drinks also contain prebiotics to support gut health, improve digestion, and enhance nutrient absorption.

Borg Cardona knows that Summer is also the season for fleas and tics. While dogs are particularly vulnerable due to spending more time outside, indoor cats can also be affected.

Neem oil repels and kills ticks on cats and dogs. Simply apply with a carrier oil (e.g., coconut) and apply a few drops on the fur, especially around the neck, base of the tail, and underarms, avoiding eyes and nose.

Specialising in pet nutrition and farm care for over 75 years, Borg Cardona is your trusted companion in keeping your pets happy and healthy, especially during the hot summer months. For more tips, products and advice, give them a ring on 2144 2698, message them on Facebook or visit their stores in Balzan to see their range of products.

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