My outdoor feral cat has heatstroke. What can I do without a vet?

Oh no, poor Berlioz! I would also be very concerned that he could have heatstroke, which is extremely deadly. He really does need to see a vet immediately as heatstroke causes internal damage to organs. Even though the vet is closed, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. You can also see if there is an ER vet clinic in your area. While you are trying to find a vet to see him now, keep him in front of those fans and make sure he has plenty of water to drink. Best of luck.

Keep her indoors or out of direct sunlight. Use a fan or air conditioning if it is hot. Always provide access to fresh water. Monitor for lethargy, panting or increased body temperature. Temperature above 104 F can be dangerous. Use a rectal thermometer and sterile lube to take a reading. Seek veterinary attention immediately if her temp is elevated or if she develops any of the above symptoms.

Hello! That is very hot! You are right to be concerned for heat stroke. Make sure that he will have access to lots of fresh water- leaving a few bowls out with ice cubes in the morning may be a good idea. You can also make a cheap "air conditioner" with a fan and an ice pack that may help keep the area cool. Dark curtains may also help keep the apartment cooler throughout the day. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

If they are suffering from a heat stroke they would be showing signs of true distress like heavy or open mouth breathing, lethargy, vomiting, etc). If he is showing any of these signs then he needs immediate care of a veterinarian. You can put some water on him and put a fan over him but be careful because they can eventually get too cold because they have a hard time regulating their own temperature when they have a heat stroke. If he isn't having the symptoms above and just wanting to cook him off on a warm day then yes you can use a little water to mist him and also make sure he has plenty of shade and water. You can also set up a large fan for him to lay in front of. I hope this helps. If it doesn't cover your question, please feel free to write back with more details.

Diarrhea is very common in pets with heat stroke. I would recommend that you take Qumar to the vet immediately, since this can get very serious very quickly. Pets with heat stroke need to have their temperature monitored very closely, need IV fluids, and often antibiotics if they start having diarrhea since they can have damage to the lining of the intestines. You can help bring her temperature down slowly by wetting her paws and belly and placing her in front of a cool fan. Do not use ice and do not cover with a wet towel on the way to the vet. https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/heatstroke-hyperthermia

Remove the cage to a cooler area of the home. Lightly mist her with water or provide a bowl she can bathe in. Make sure she is drinking to keep hydrated and eating normally. If she doesn't perk up in a few hours, you will need to find a veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian to examine her.

Hello! Cats are very stubborn nose-breathers and hate panting. This means they usually only pant if they are in severe respiratory distress. This, associated with the drooling and being outdoors makes me very concerned that she could have been suffering from severe heat distress or heat stroke. Sometimes cats can also hide signs of heart and lung disease until they are truly struggling to breathe, and this could be exacerbated by heat by as well. I would recommend taking her into a vet to be seen. They will likely recommend bloodwork and x-rays to start evaluating her major organ function, check for signs of infection, and evaluate the heart and lungs. I hope you find this helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!