How to lower cat's body temperature?

[comithy]

We have an outdoor cat who had stopped eating and interacting with us and the other cats. A visit to the vet told us that he had gingivities and mouth ulcers due to his high body temp (caused by him being in the sun a lot) so we brought him inside and kept him in a cool place for a week. He recently completed his medication (antibiotics and anti-inflammatories) but his body is still noticeably warm to the touch. His stool is also a little soft, so I think he might have another condition. But I'd like to know if there's anything I can give him to cool him down more? For now, I'm just making him popsicles (he likes) and cover his body for a time with cat wet wipes (he hates) but I'd like some other tips as well.

 

[Alldara]

A cooling mat is helpful. We got one from the dollar store. You can also use a ceramic or marble tile which we have gotten in the past from our local Buy Nothing group.

Is he able to stay inside? Either with you or someone else? He might not be able to return to living outside.

 

[LTS3]

Try the tips here: https://thecatsite.com/threads/summer-heat-wave-safety.446418/

Provide shady spots outdoors.

 

[Cat McCannon]

Cats throw off excess body heat through their paw pads.