The weather is very hot in summer, and cats like to go to cool corners to rest and escape the heat, but the shade is also prone to breeding various microorganisms or parasites. If you stay in these places for a long time, cats may get skin diseases....
The weather is very hot in summer, and cats like to go to cool corners to rest and escape the heat, but the shade is also prone to breeding various microorganisms or parasites. If you stay in these places for a long time, cats may get skin diseases.
Skin disease not only causes cats to suffer, but also causes a lot of trouble to the owner. It not only causes trouble in treating and easily recurs, but can even infect other members and pets in the family. So when summer comes, cat owners need to prepare in advance to prevent cats from getting skin diseases. Common skin problems in cats include dermatophytic disease, flea and flea allergic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and otitis caused by various other causes, while kittens are prone to ear mites.
Summer is a high-incidence period for illness. How to avoid pets from getting sick must do these five tasks well
Check whether cats have symptoms of skin disease
When we see cats constantly scratching the skin with their paws or licking and biting the skin hair frequently, we can lift the cat's hair to check. If there are many red rashes on the skin, the cat may suffer from skin disease; some cats may also suffer from hair loss, and even cats can see erythema, dander, scabs, erosion, etc. in the area where the hair is removed, and cats are very likely to suffer from skin disease.
At this time, be sure to send the cat to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. Never use various topical drugs on your own, especially human drugs. If the diagnosis and treatment are not done in time, it may delay the condition and even worsen the skin disease. It may also infect the cat owner, especially the dermatophytic disease in cats is more likely to infect the cat owner.
If the cat does not have the above symptoms after the examination, the cat owner should not underestimate it. Preventive work is needed to avoid the cat from getting infected with skin diseases.
How to prevent cat skin diseases
01
Keep the home clean and dry
First, cat owners should always keep the home clean, especially areas where cats often move and dark and humid corners, and should be cleaned and kept dry.
02
Prevent parasite growth in cats
In order to avoid bringing outdoor parasites into the room, cat owners should take care of their clothes and shoes slightly when returning home from the outdoors, or place them in places that are not easy for cats to touch. We must also try to avoid contact between cats and other animals, especially stray animals, to prevent being infected with parasites such as fleas and lice. In addition, using regular external deworming products every month is the key to preventing parasites. It is recommended to consult a veterinarian before use and choose the most suitable product.
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Bare cats regularly
Bare cats regularly to keep cats hair and skin clean and avoid breeding of parasites such as fleas and lice. It should be noted that healthy cats do not need to take frequent baths, but frequent bathing will not cause skin diseases. Generally speaking, long-haired cats need to take a bath every two months, while short-haired cats can take a bath every three to four months or even half a year.
After taking a bath, you can use a water-absorbing towel to dry, and then air-dry naturally. Excessive drying, especially if the hot air of the hair dryer is excessively dry, it may cause damage to the skin barrier. Also pay attention to whether cats have hair knots, especially long-haired cats or cats with less healthy bodies and elderly cats. The existence of hair knots will also affect the health of the skin.
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Improve cats' own resistance
. For cats, increasing their own resistance can also reduce the risk of skin diseases. Cat owners should choose the right cat food so that the cat can meet nutritional needs while also having a healthy body. Cats have a high demand for fat and protein, while carbohydrates are less demanded, and cats have a relatively fragile stomach and intestines. Too much additive will burden their bodies. Therefore, choosing the right cat food is also very important for cats.
At present, in the cat food market, natural food is becoming more and more popular among cat owners. The so-called natural grain is cat food that uses pure natural raw materials, only physically processed through pressing, grinding, etc., without any chemical processing, and does not contain artificial additives. Such cat food can meet the nutritional needs of cats and do not cause additional burden on the cat's body.
