do cats sweat

Cats do sweat, but not in the typical way humans do. They have sweat glands mainly in their paw pads, lips, and chin, which produce sweat that is usually not visible because it doesn't create wetness in their fur. Sweating in cats serves to help cool them down, but this method is limited compared to humans. Instead, cats primarily regulate body temperature through behaviors like grooming (where saliva evaporation cools them), resting on cool surfaces, and shedding fur. Cats also pant to release heat if they become overheated. Sweating can also occur due to stress or anxiety but is generally not the main cooling mechanism for cats.