Taking a British Shorthair to the beach: a few practical tips

Sakura is a five-year-old British Shorthair with a very serious face, and he is not a beach cat by nature. Still, we spent a weekend in Pattaya last month, and I learned a few things. First, the hotel room was the safest place for him, with the curtains half closed and the air conditioning on. Second, I brought his carrier, his favorite blanket and a small water bowl, so nothing felt strange. Third, I never walked him near the sand. Cats can overheat quickly and most do not enjoy wet paws. He spent most of the trip on the windowsill, judging the seagulls, which I think was his favorite part.