The following is a brief introduction to five common diseases of cats, hoping to help you in the normal feeding process.
I. Upper respiratory tract infection
Symptoms:
Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, some cats will also have yellow secretions in the nasal cavity (if the secretion is yellow, please pay more attention to the owner),
The cat’s life Sudden exposure to cold or malnutrition can lead to the onset of an upper respiratory tract infection, the symptoms of which may vary in severity.
Prevention measures:
1. Keep warm;
2. Strengthen nutrition and improve immunity.
Second, fleas
If you find fleas, you should treat them in time, otherwise your home will be prone to fleas.
Symptoms:
The cat often scratches its body with its claws; after bathing the cat, there are many small black spots on the body, which is very likely Sex is a flea.
Prevention:
Flea control is fast and effective One of the methods (it is recommended to ask a professional veterinarian which medicine works best).
Three, heartworm disease
Symptoms:
Intermittent vomiting, coughing, wheezing (intermittent dyspnea, wheezing, mouth breathing),
nausea, tachypnea, lethargy, anorexia, or weightlessness.
Prevention:
Monthly deworming can effectively prevent heartworm disease.
Mosquitoes are the intermediate host of heartworm, so preventing and eliminating fleas and mosquitoes is an important measure to prevent this disease,
Keep the cat’s living environment clean and tidy – pay attention to indoor hygiene, When going out, stay away from places with dense mosquitoes such as pools, change the water in the cat’s water bowl
frequently, and ensure the pet’s drinking water is hygienic.
IV. Periodontal disease
It is a kind of oral disease in cats, and periodontal disease is caused by Plaque that accumulates on the teeth is generally caused by calculus, gingivitis and periodontitis.
Symptoms:
Bad breath, drooling, not being able to chew food Only eat some liquid food and so on.
Prevention:
Brush and floss your cat’s teeth regularly.
V. Obesity
Symptoms (external manifestations):
When the cat is lying down, its body is like an ellipsoid, and the middle part of the body is more prominent;
When the cat runs up, its belly swaying, indicating the flesh on the belly It’s a bit “exceeding the standard”;
When touching the cat’s ribs, it takes a little effort to reach it.
Overweight cats can lead to various diseases, such as diabetic lower urinary tract disease (cystitis), arthritis, fatty deposits in the liver and other diseases.
Prevention:
Don’t keep food in your cat’s plate too often, you can give your cat a Eat multiple meals a day, eat less at one meal. You can also take your cat to exercise in your free time.
