Can cats bask in the sun? Yes, and allowing cats to bask in the sun properly will help cats improve their own immunity. It will also help the cat’s body synthesize vitamin D, thereby promoting the body’s absorption of calcium and phosphorus. However, it should be noted that kittens under the full moon cannot bask in the sun, and cats should not be allowed to bask in the sun too much. It is recommended that the best time to bask in the sun is in the morning or evening when the ultraviolet rays are not so strong. Do not bask in the sun at noon in summer, otherwise it will easily cause heatstroke in cats.
What are the benefits of cats basking in the sun?
1. It's okay to bask in the sun. Remove moisture from the cat's surface to prevent cats from contracting fungal and parasitic skin diseases due to staying in dark and humid places for a long time.
2. Sunbathing can help cats replenish calcium, which is beneficial to the growth of cats’ bones and helps cats grow and develop.
3. Ultraviolet rays in sunlight can kill bacteria on cats, have a sterilizing effect, and ensure the health of cats.
4. Sunbathing has certain benefits for cats’ hair and skin. Especially for cats with cat ringworm, more sun exposure will speed up the recovery of cat ringworm and has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect.
How long does it usually take to bask a cat in the sun
Basing a cat in the sun Generally, 20-30 minutes is enough. During this period, owners need to pay attention. If the cat breathes when basking in the sun, the owner should not let the cat bask in the sun. At the same time, the owner should not bask in the sun when the environment is relatively hot to avoid causing heatstroke in the cat. Therefore, it is generally recommended that in summer, it is best to let cats bask in the sun in the morning, and pay attention to replenishing water for cats after basking in the sun.
Can kittens bask in the sun?
Kittens that are not one month old cannot bask in the sun. Because the eyes of under-month-old kittens have just opened, the ultraviolet rays of the sun are too strong and can easily hurt the kittens' eyes, causing the kittens to have poor vision when they grow up. In severe cases, the kittens may even become blind directly. Although kittens cannot bask in the sun, owners can often take the cat's bed or blanket where the kitten sleeps to the sun to expose it and disinfect it.poison.
