Symptoms of a cat cold
Have you ever seen a cat with tears in its eyes? ? Not because cats cry, maybe because they have a cold.
When a cat has a cold, the eyes first show symptoms, which can lead to conjunctivitis, or upper respiratory disease caused by feline herpes virus, feline charis virus. Therefore, if the cat has symptoms such as watery eyes, red eyes, and discharge from the corners of the eyes, it may be a sign of a cat cold!
Aside from eye problems, these cats have cold symptoms similar to human colds, such as sneezing, runny nose, loss of appetite or lethargy.
In addition, I would like to add a little knowledge. The two breeds of cats, Persian cats and Garfield cats, are born with short lacrimal glands, which can easily cause lacrimal duct obstruction symptoms. Usually, owners should pay special attention.
Seeing the cat’s cold and uncomfortable appearance, be sure to take the cat to see a doctor. If the symptoms of a cold are dragged on, there will be other complications!
How to prevent cats from catching a cold
When cats are cold in winter or When the seasons change, the chance of catching a cold is relatively high. In addition to not bathing the cat frequently, we can also effectively prevent it in the following ways:
1. Pay attention to keeping warm
Colds are mostly common The temperature difference is large and it is caused by cold, so it is necessary to do a good job of keeping warm, especially for cats who usually go out for a walk. Pay attention to the temperature difference before and after going out. You can choose to go out on a warm noon. Cats should pay attention to sleeping less in cool places such as the floor. Cats who like to lie on the floor can try on a piece of clothing. Be careful not to stay in the air vents for a long time. In winter, take a bath and dry them immediately to prevent colds.
2. Hydration
Supplement water and nutrients. If your cat has a cold, remember to give him plenty of water. If the cat does not want to drink, you can add a little goat milk powder to the water to increase the palatability.
3. Frequent disinfection
When the pet’s resistance is reduced, the defense function of the upper respiratory tract mucosa is reduced, and the bacteria in the respiratory tract multiply, which may cause a cold, and because the cold has a high-contact infection, Therefore, the pathogen is likely to be a virus, so disinfection must be an essential step in daily protection.
