1. Dry climate: If the cat’s meat pads
are dry and peeled in autumn and winter, it is because the climate is too dry. . At this time, the owner doesn’t need to worry too much. You can apply some glycerin or a cat-specific moisturizing cream to the cat’s pad to moisten the pad. In a few days, the symptoms of dry and peeling cat pads will improve and disappear.
2. Infection with ringworm: When a cat is infected with ringworm, not only the pads will be dry and cracked, but there will also be local hair loss, redness and other symptoms. Because of cat ringworm, the whole body itching is unbearable and wants to scratch. If this is the case, the owner needs to isolate the cat in time, because ringworm is contagious; and take the cat to the pet hospital in time to find a doctor for diagnosis and treatment to prevent ringworm from spreading to other parts of the body.
3. Malnutrition: The dry and cracked skin of the cat’s meat pad may also be caused by the lack of vitamins and trace elements in the body, causing the cuticle to dry and fall off. Therefore, the owner needs to pay attention to the cat’s diet and nutrition. In addition to cat food, the owner can properly feed the cat some vegetables and high-protein food, and at the same time, guide the cat to drink more water to prevent its skin from dehydration.
4. Being scratched: Because cats are more active by nature, they like to run around, so they are easily hit by stones, debris or other The foreign body is scratched, so that the meat pad bleeds and cracks. Therefore, the owner can first check whether there is a wound or foreign body on the cat’s meat pad. If there is, then gently remove the foreign body, wipe the cat’s meat pad clean, and then perform a simple dressing process. However, if the cat pads are red, swollen or inflamed, you should take them to the veterinary hospital for further examination and medication after diagnosis.
