My cat was shaved for mats. How to care for her in an AC room?

If Honey is shaking more, then I would be concerned that she is cold. There are coats and sweaters that you can get which will fit cats from pet stores, and I recommend getting her one of those. When I shave my Persian (he has very fine fur), I put a coat on him to help keep him warm. I hope this helps!

I think the only negative thing about shaving this cat may be, that the colony may not recognize her and therefore chase her away. However if you could find a home for her after having her shaved, that would be perfect, especially since she is so sweet. Shaving in general is not a problem,, especially not if the fur is as badly caked as you describe. Temperatures in the 70ies are ok for that.

We do routinely shave cats that have matted or soiled fur. How easy this will be will depend on your cat's personality, so you may need to enlist the help of a professional groomer! They have special groomer clippers to shave the fur to different lengths so hopefully they can keep some of her hair, or they may be able to remove the burrs. It also might be helpful getting a detangler or creme rinse made for pets and spraying it on the areas and then trying to comb over the areas with a fine comb, as it may loosen the burrs from the fur and help you avoid having to shave her! I wouldn't recommend using scissors to trim her down as it is very easy to accidentally cut a cat's thin skin. You will also want to keep her indoors if it is cold in your area and her coat is still short.

There is research from Australia that determined that most cats are constantly cold and only start feeling very comfy when the temperature is around 30-38C. Your cat probably does not need a shave at all. It may be a good idea to comb her every day to get rid of all the loose hair. Your cat is hot if she starts to pant and deliberately looks for cool places to lie and spend her time. If that is the case, you can shave the hair off her belly, which will cool her down significantly. Your kitty is beautiful!

No, it is not necessary to shave her. The coats are specially designed to keep them cool in the summer and warm in the winter and it offers protection in both instances. You can refer to this article for more information. https://www.vettedpetcare.com/vetted-blog/should-i-shave-my-cat-for-summer/

Actually, kittens want it warm, very warm. So I would not put them in a cooler room unless they start panting. As long as they have fresh water available. Most cats in temperate climates are feeling cold, which is why they try to spend time in the sun and near fire places. They will be ok in your air conditioned room, but they will seek your body heat, as they might feel cold.

I'm glad you are concerned. When cats are relaxed they tolerate the heat well. Using a small quiet fan to circulate the air and a cooling mat would be helpful. There are many brands of cooling mats, make sure you get one recommended for cats. Don't be surprised is she won't use it though! After all cats have a mind of their own. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Wendy.