Entering autumn, the weather becomes cooler, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. If you are not careful, cats are prone to colds, especially kittens with poor resistance and are prone to cold diseases. The cat owner needs to pay more attention. Although a cold is a relatively small disease, it is also easy to induce other diseases, so don’t take it lightly!
Cat cold signs
①Dry and hot nose
Normal cats' nose is usually a little wet and smooth to the touch. If your cat’s nose is abnormally dry and the temperature is hot, it may be that the cat has a cold.
is best to prepare thermometers and in several types, and take the cat’s body temperature to see if it has a fever.
Note that the normal body temperature of cat is maintained at 38.5-39.5 degrees Celsius!
② Cats sneeze frequently
Cats sneeze as normal as humans, but cats sneeze more frequently and their noses are runny. It is very likely that the cat has a cold and the cat has bronchitis and needs to take the cat to treat.
③ Cats have symptoms such as crying, runny nose, coughing, etc.
If you look at the overall cats, not only crying, sneezing, but also coughing, and even not interested in things, it must be that the cat has a cold or has other diseases.
The cat shoveler should not think that the cat will heal itself. It should take it to the hospital for diagnosis and examination immediately to avoid delaying the condition!
What should I do if a cat catches a cold?
①Take medications on time
Cats have a cold not an incurable disease, but cats should be treated with the medicine prescribed by the doctor on time. Doctors usually prescribe amoxicillin or suno or inject it into Bupleurum .
② Keep warm
One of the most important tasks for a cat to catch a cold is to keep warm. It is because of the cold that the cat catches a cold. So if the cat cooperates, you can put on clothes and lay a thicker blanket where it often sleeps.
You can also feed some warm water to the cat. If you drink too cold water, the cat's body will not be able to withstand it.
③ Check the body temperature
Teat shoveler also check the cat's temperature from time to time to see if it has risen or fallen. If you have a fever, seek medical attention immediately.
You can only feel at ease until the cat's body temperature remains normal.
④ Supplement nutrition
Cats will be weak after catching a cold and need to supplement nutrition. For cats who have no appetite and eat something, the shoveler can make some broth for the cat, or mix the cat's favorite snacks into water to supplement the cat's protein nutrition.
How to prevent cats from catching colds
Prevention work is the most important thing. It not only saves medical expenses but also allows cats to suffer less!
1. Do a good job of insulation.
If the weather gets cold, the cat can lay a blanket in the place where the cat usually rests and keep warm in time, so the cat will not catch a cold.
3. Avoid cats being outdoors for a long time
The external environment is complex and there are many bacteria and viruses. If you come into contact with other stray dogs carrying rabies virus , it will be very dangerous, so try to keep the cats outdoors for too long.
4. Do not bathe your cat frequently
If the water temperature in the bath does not reach the comfort of the cat, or if the cat does not dry its hair in time after taking a bath, it may easily cause the cat to catch a cold.
The cat owner should not bathe the cat frequently, as bathing can also easily lead to skin diseases of the cat.
5. Improve resistance
If the cat has better resistance, the chance of catching a cold will be smaller. Therefore, the cat owner can take the cat to exercise more to strengthen the body. In the staple food, you can feed a cat food containing probiotics to improve immunity.
Conclusion: Have your cat caught a cold?
