Blackened cat nails may be caused by infection, fungal infection, interdigital inflammation, congestion due to injury, etc. The owner can first try to clean the cat's nails. If the black material in the nails can be washed away, it means it is dirty and can be cleaned by the cat. If it cannot be washed off or the cat is accompanied by other symptoms, such as redness, swelling, rotten nails, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then carry out corresponding treatment after the diagnosis is confirmed.

1. Dirty things

If the owner does not clean the cat's litter box regularly and the cat's litter box is too dirty, the cat may step on some dirty things and stain its toenails. This situation is not a big problem. The owner can first cut the cat's nails short, then use a toothbrush or brush dipped in some pet shower gel, soap or toothpaste to gently brush off the dirt on the cat's nails, and then rinse them with clean water. In addition, daily owners should also pay attention to maintaining environmental hygiene, replace cat litter regularly, and clean the cat litter box frequently, so that the cat will not dirty its claws when digging the cat litter with its paws.

2. Fungal infection

If in addition to black nails, your cat also has symptoms such as itching, partial hair loss, dandruff, and scabs on its feet, it may be infected with a fungus. Since the fungus is contagious, it is recommended that the owner isolate the cat, and then promptly consult a pet physician for medication. Generally, antifungal drugs containing ketoconazole and terbinafine are required.

3. Interdigital inflammation

If your cat has redness, inflammation, pus and other symptoms between its toes, it should be considered as suffering from interdigital inflammation. This situation is usually caused by the owner's improper daily breeding management. For example, after taking the cat to play on a wet lawn, he does not use a dry towel to scrub its toes, which causes the cat to suffer from skin diseases and eventually develops into interdigital disease. inflammation. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time, insist on cleaning the cat's wounds and spraying medicine every day, and strictly wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat to prevent the cat from licking the wounds.

4. Congestion caused by injury

There are blood lines in the head of the cat's nails. If it is hit by a heavy object or stepped on, it may cause bleeding, and the bleeding will turn black after a long time. If the owner finds that the cat has a strong sense of pain and does not allow people to touch it, it is most likely that the claws are bruised and turn black due to congestion. This situation may cause nail necrosis and may cause purulent inflammation, so it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment.