1. Reasons for a wet cat’s nose
In general, it is normal for a cat’s nose to be dry or wet. Because a cat’s nose switches between dry and wet as the environment and its own state change, a dry or wet cat’s nose is not an indicator of its health. There are many reasons for the wet nose of cats, as follows:
1. Heat dissipation: There are sweat glands distributed on the nose mirror of cats. When these sweat glands sweat or regulate body temperature, the nose will naturally become wet. .
2. Nose licking: cats use their sense of smell to detect prey, distinguish food and find partners. Cat licking their nose can clean up the dust adhered to the nose to ensure that the sense of smell is not disturbed, so cats Just after licking the nose, the nose will also be wet.
3. Just finished drinking: The cat can’t tell how high the water is in the water bowl
when drinking water, so it will immerse its nose in the water bowl, which will also wet the nose.
4. Greeting: Cats will use their noses when playing with their companions, and kissing and licking each other will also cause the nose to become wet.
Second, the reasons for the cat’s runny nose
The cat’s nose is greatly affected by the ambient temperature and the The effect of humidity, under normal circumstances, the cat’s nostril side is dry, and if the cat has a runny nose, then the symptoms will be more, such as the snot running down directly, the cat starts to sneeze, sneeze, red or watery eyes , increased eye mucus, nasal secretion of bubbles and so on. The reasons for cat’s runny nose are as follows:
1. Respiratory tract infection: Respiratory infection greatly affects the quality of life of cats, and it is easy to cause cats to contract other diseases, which are contagious. In addition to a runny nose, cats with respiratory infections may also experience symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, and lethargy.
2. Tumor: If the cat has cartilage tumors, osteosarcoma, lymphoma, inflammatory polyps, etc., it will cause the cat to runny nose.
The cat’s runny nose may also be caused by foreign bodies in the nasal cavity and allergies, such as inhaling pollen, cigarettes and other gases. The owner should pay attention to keeping the cat away from these allergens . If you have any other questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
