Causes and treatments of cat colds

Nov 26,2023
3Min

The causes of cat colds:

1. The cat’s physical fitness is poor, its resistance is weak, and the cattery’s cold protection performance is poor.

2. When the temperature in nature drops suddenly and the temperature difference is too large, the resistance of the respiratory mucosa is often reduced. The cat's body is stimulated by the cold and cannot adapt to the changes for a while and develops a cold.

3. It is more common especially in early spring or late autumn when the temperature is changeable. Or it can also happen when a cat sweats during exercise and then is attacked by air conditioning.

Methods to prevent and treat colds in cats:

The treatment principle of this disease is to dispel wind and cold, relieve fever and calm down the cold. Prevent secondary infection. There are a wide range of medicines for treating colds. For example, Bupleurum, 2 ml/animal/time, intramuscular injection twice a day; 30% metamizole, 0.3-0.6 g/time. Ganmaoqing, Quick-acting Ganfeng Capsules, etc. are also available.

Precautions for preventing cat colds:

Usually, you must pay attention to improving the conditions of the cat’s living environment. Although spring has arrived, it is still warm and cold, so the warmth preservation measures are still in place, especially to prevent the invasion of drafts. When the temperature is relatively low at night, it is best not to let the cat go out. Before going to bed, check to see if the cat has returned to the room. Do not close the cat outside the door and sleep in the open. Cold protection measures must be taken for kittens. The kitten’s nest should be kept dry and warm and placed in a warm place at home.

Symptoms of colds in cats:

1. The sick cat is depressed, crouching and moving less, trembling all over,

2. Body temperature The temperature rises up to 40 degrees, with bad wind, fever, and runny nose.

3. Decreased appetite, flushed conjunctiva, tears due to embarrassment, sometimes cold and sometimes hot, accelerated breathing and heartbeat, a small amount of eye secretions, and difficulty breathing. .

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