My Siberian cat gets hot. I mean like noticeably hot.
Like a couple minutes after I took this picture he flipped himself over and I went to pet him and I could feel just how hot his fur is.
I now understand why he’s always agitated, prefers sleeping on hardwood floors and stone and leather, and doesn’t like to cuddle with me or sit on my lap!
Is there something I could realistically do to help him? Especially because I’m in New Jersey and it’s about to turn summer.
I’m even fine with trimming his long luxurious fur, for him
Long hair cats need their hair brushed. Doubley so when the seasons change and they are shedding.
Get a wire cat brush and be amazed at how much comes out. (Plus the little guy will love it) That should be a good starting spot
If they’re still too hot then a trim isn’t a bad idea
Get his belly shaved.
Seriously. It’s a thing people do for long-haired cats to help them cool off in the summer.
And the butt. Not all cats are particularly good at cleaning, and longer hair back there collects things.
🤔 that’s not a bad idea
Seconded.
To clarify, bring your cat to the groomers for this. I’m not sure DIY with barber shears is the best approach.
Shaving longhair cats at the beginning of summer is pretty common
do you have an air conditioner to help reduce the effect of seasons?
