When you think pool safety, you most likely are thinking about your humans. You also need to think about your cats as well. Our companion animals are going to be around the water even if they don’t like it, they could end up in the water at some point. In this article, we are going to discuss pool safety for your cat.
Pool Safety Preparation
As you are thinking of things that you can do to make pool safety apparent at your pool, you need to get ready for things that may happen to your cat. Just your cat does not enjoy the water does not mean that it can’t end up in the water. If your cat is being chased or is running around during the night, it may end up falling into the water. While cats are usually natural born swimmers, that isn’t always the case. Besides for that, it could be hard for your cat to get out of the water if you only have a ladder or if there is an overhanging ledge edge.
To make sure that your cat is experiencing top of the line pool safety, you want to make sure that you have a skamper ramp or a similar product installed on your pool so that your pets can always see a way out. If your pet does not have a way to get out of the pool and you are not there to help them, your pet could drown so this is a very important matter.
Pool Safety – Look Out For Conditions Around Your Pool
Your pool isn’t just enjoyed from the inside, it is also enjoyed poolside. While your cat may not be hanging out in the pool, they are most likely hanging out by the pool. If it is very hot where you are, your cat could experience a heat stroke so make sure to keep a lookout for any symptoms that let you know that your cat is in distress. If your pet starts acting strangely and is extra tired or not moving around as it normally does then your pet may be affected.
If your pet is not used to the water then you need to introduce them to the water gradually. Don’t throw your cat into the water and expect them to like it. They are most likely going to cause quite a fit and run the other direction. Make sure ease them in if they have any interest at all.
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If your cat does fall in or if you give your cat a bath, make sure to dry their ears with a cotton ball so they do not get an ear infection. Ear infections can be very painful and difficult to get rid of as well.
When you are creating your poolside paradise, having pool safety and your pet in mind is a great idea. This will keep you from having to go back and fix things after they have been created.
