Surely you have ever seen a cat lie down right in an area where the sun's rays reach the interior more or less directly. And he loves being there! But why?
If it is the first time that you live with one and you are wondering why do cats like the sun, keep reading.
Why do they like it so much?
Cats are native to hot deserts. They are more adapted to hot climates than cold ones, although they also live well in the latter (as long as they get used to it little by little and of course they have a good coat of hair to protect them). Your body is capable of withstanding up to 50ºC maximum, much more than ours, which if it is 38-40ºC outside it already starts to have a bad time.
So the reason you'll see these animals napping in the sun is simply because they love to feel that warmth from the star king 🙂.
What are the benefits of the sun for cats?
Sunbathing has several benefits for felines, which are:
It is a source of vitamin D
Vitamin D is very important for the proper functioning of the body, be it human or feline. The problem is that the coat of hair that protects cats is much denser than the one that protects us, so that the contribution of this vitamin in cats is very low if we compare it with what our body receives. For this reason, it is necessary to give them a good diet, without cereals.
Helps them maintain their body temperature
Everyone knows that the more we move, the more heat we will have. It is the same with cats: they have no problem maintaining a suitable body temperature when they are hunting or playing, but when they sleep ... they need a source of heat. And that source is that of the sun; hence they rest in any corner where a solar ray reaches.
Is it good for the sun to shine on them?
Yes, of course, but you don't have to go overboard either. Prolonged and frequent exposure could end up causing heat stroke and even cancer. Therefore, do not let it hit them during the central hours of the day.
And in the event that it does not hit them at any time, there would be no problem. 🙂
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