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By Franny Syufy, About.com Guide to Cats since 1997

Summertime Tips for Cats

Friday July 4, 2008
Cats do not get a vacation from the dog days of summer, and they need your help to keep summertime annoyances at a minimum. Learn how to keep your kitties cool and free from parasites, hairballs, and other nasty things that savage their comfort during the year's hottest season, with these tips for summertime comfort for cats.

Daily Brushing helps prevent hairballs and eliminates tangles and painful mats. Bubba, pictured his, loved his daily brushing by his Dad.
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Comments

July 6, 2008 at 2:09 pm
(1) Tracy Kemmer says:

Don’t forget the revolution treatment to protect against heart worm and other parasites.
She doesn’t like it but it must be applied to keep her safe. Even though she is a house cat. Mosquitoes can get into the house. They are the major cause of heart worm disease. Have a happy, fun, safe, Summer

July 7, 2008 at 12:50 pm
(2) Sally says:

We usually shave our two cats down a bit since their furr is so thick. They aren’t really too happy about the shave, but it does keep them cooler. They look like hairless cats with a fluffy head!

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