There are indeed sweat glands on a cat's body, although their number is very small.
A significant portion of them are on the paws, so you may have noticed that the cat leaves wet marks on the floor.
However, animals do not need sweat to cool their paws; it moisturizes them and protects them from cracks.
How Cats Cope with the Heat
So, we've established that sweat isn't the thing that helps purring pets survive the heat. So how do they cope with high temperatures?
To begin with, it is worth mentioning that cats boast excellent thermal conductivity, which allows them to cool down or warm up as a result of contact with objects of a different temperature.
In addition, cats compensate for a small amount of sweat with saliva. Licking, our pets cover themselves with a layer of saliva. When the liquid evaporates, the body cools down.
Finally, cat fur can be called a kind of thermoregulator, which removes excess heat from the body, so cats should never be cut.
If you want to help your pet, brush it: it won't have to carry extra weight, and your home will be cleaner.
