What causes rot in cat’s toes

1. Wet living environment: Festering between cats’ toes is usually caused by the damp living environment, because the damp environment will breed a lot of bacteria , it will also keep the cat’s feet in a wet state for a long time, so that the cat’s feet are also infected with bacteria, causing the skin resistance of the cat’s feet to decrease, and finally ulceration occurs. Therefore, the owner should clean the room frequently, keep the room clean and dry, and place the cat’s daily necessities in a ventilated and dry place to prevent the cat from living in a dark and humid place for a long time.

2. Cat skin diseases: If cats live in a humid environment for a long time, they will suffer from skin diseases due to bacterial growth and infection. The most common For cat ringworm. During the illness, in addition to the feet, other parts may also be infected by bacteria and cause symptoms such as hair loss, redness and swelling. At this time, the owner can apply ointment to treat the skin disease between the cat’s toes and open the window to ventilate the room. If the subsequent symptoms are not relieved, the owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and medical treatment in time.

3. Scratched by foreign objects: Because cats like to run around, it is easy to be scratched or scratched by foreign objects. If it is subject to wear and tear, and the owner has not discovered it in time and disinfected it, it will lead to bacterial infection where the cat’s feet are injured, and the toes will rot. If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment immediately, and do not apply ointment at home to prevent further deterioration of the condition.

4. High salt content in the body: If the owner does not pay attention to reasonable feeding, and often feeds the cat to eat meals or snacks that some people eat, it will also lead to Pussy cat’s toes fester. Because most of these foods are foods with high salt content, and cats cannot consume a lot of salt. If this is the case, the owner should immediately stop feeding high-salt food to the cat, and at the same time feed more light food to regulate the stomach, and also induce the cat to drink more water to excrete the salt in the body.

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