The weather is very hot in summer, and cats like to go to cool corners to rest and escape the heat. However, cool places are also prone to breed various microorganisms or parasites. If they stay in these places for a long time, cats may contract skin diseases.

Skin diseases not only cause cats to suffer, but also bring a lot of trouble to their owners. Not only are they troublesome to treat and easy to relapse, they can even be transmitted to other members of the family and pets. Therefore, when summer arrives, cat owners need to prepare in advance to prevent cats from contracting skin diseases.

Common skin problems in cats include dermatophytosis, flea and flea allergy dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and otitis caused by various other causes, and young cats are susceptible to ear mites.

Check whether the cat has symptoms of skin disease

When we see a cat constantly scratching its skin with its claws or frequently licking and biting its skin and hair, we can lift the cat’s hair to check. If there are many red rashes on the skin, the cat may be suffering from a skin disease; there are also Some cats will experience hair loss, and cat owners may even see erythema, dander, scabs, erosion, etc. in the hair loss areas, indicating that the cat is very likely to suffer from skin diseases.

At this time, the cat must be sent to the hospital for examination and treatment in time, and never use various external drugs on your own, especially human drugs. If it is not diagnosed and treated in time, the condition may be delayed, the skin disease may even be aggravated, and the cat owner may be infected. In particular, dermatophytosis in cats is more likely to infect cat owners.

If after the examination, the cat does not have the above symptoms, the cat owner should not take it lightly and need to take preventive measures to prevent the cat from contracting skin diseases.

How to prevent cat skin diseases

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Keep your home clean and dry

First of all, cat owners should keep their homes clean at all times, especially the areas where cats frequently move and the dark and humid corners, which should be cleaned frequently and kept dry.

　02

Prevent the growth of parasites in cats

In order to avoid bringing outdoor parasites indoors, cat owners should slightly dispose of their clothes and shoes when returning home from the outdoors, or place them in places that are not easily accessible to cats. You should also try to avoid contact between cats and other animals, especially stray animals, to prevent them from being infected with fleas, lice and other parasites. In addition, monthly use of regular external deworming products is the key to preventing parasites. It is recommended to consult a veterinarian before use to choose the most suitable product.

03

Bathe your cat regularly

Bathe your cat regularly to keep its hair and skin clean and avoid the breeding of fleas, lice and other parasites. It should be noted that healthy cats do not need frequent bathing, but frequent bathing will not cause skin diseases. Generally speaking, long-haired cats need a bath every two months, while short-haired cats can take a bath every three to four months or even half a year.

After taking a shower, you can dry it with an absorbent towel and then air dry naturally. Excessive drying, especially excessive drying with hot air from a hair dryer, may cause damage to the skin barrier. Also pay attention to whether cats have hair knots, especially long-haired cats or cats who are not in good health and elderly cats. The presence of hair knots can also affect the health of the skin.

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Improve the cat’s own resistance

For cats, improving their own resistance can also reduce the risk of contracting skin diseases. Cat owners should choose appropriate cat food so that their cats can have a healthy body while meeting their nutritional needs. Cats have a greater demand for fat and protein, but a smaller demand for carbohydrates. Cats’ gastrointestinal tracts are relatively fragile, and too many additives will burden their bodies. So choosing the right cat food is also very important for cats.

Currently, in the cat food market, natural food is becoming more and more popular among cat owners. The so-called natural food is cat food that uses pure natural raw materials and is only physically processed by pressing and grinding. It does not undergo any chemical processing and does not contain artificial additives. This kind of cat food can meet the cat's nutritional needs without causing additional burden on the cat's body.

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