Why can’t cats be bathed often?
0 Nov 29,2023
It is normal for cats to eat and drink, but they sneeze and shed tears. It is considered to be caused by foreign body irritation, allergies, colds, nasal congestion, etc. It needs to be improved through general treatment and drugs. Active and effective treatment is conducive to the control of the disease. , reduce the damage to the eyes and nasal cavity after illness.
1. Foreign body irritation
If the nasal cavity and eyes are irritated by foreign bodies, symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes may occur. Generally, normal eating will not be affected, and the nasal cavity needs to be properly prepared. As well as eye care, rinse with running water and generally no special treatment is required.
2. Allergies
Usually caused by contact with allergens or eating food that is susceptible to allergies. Symptoms such as shortness of breath, skin itching, redness and swelling will occur, and may also be accompanied by sneezing. The phenomenon of watery eyes usually does not affect normal eating and drinking. It needs to be improved by taking antihistamine drugs as directed by your doctor.
3. Colds and colds
Usually caused by being exposed to rain or not drying your hair after taking a bath. When the body is stimulated by the cool wind, a cold will occur. Symptoms such as increased tears, sneezing, and coughing may occur, but they will not affect eating and drinking. You need to take anti-cold medications as directed by your doctor.
4. Feline rhinotracheitis
It is an acute infectious disease with strong upper respiratory tract infection in cats. It is mainly caused by feline rhinotracheitis herpes virus infection, which passes through the respiratory tract and digestive tract. After being infected, symptoms such as tears, sneezing, and elevated body temperature will appear. Most cats will not have a loss of appetite and can be treated with antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
During the treatment period, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the specific conditions of disease recovery, otherwise it will affect the recovery of the disease.