The Zhou cat refers to the fact that this cat generally does not live for more than a week. The Zhou cat was in good spirits when bought, but problems appeared after returning home.

The reason why there are Zhou cats on the market is because unscrupulous traders pretend to be healthy cats and dogs by injecting serum or using stimulant drugs to deceive consumers.

These drugs usually can only temporarily relieve the clinical symptoms of small animals, and there are hidden dangers in the quality and dosage of the drugs. Therefore, the illness of young pets often only appears after they are bought back, and gradually worsens.

1. First observe the overall condition of the cat, such as smooth coat color, no peeling, dander or scabs. They react immediately when they hear calls, have a desire to play when teased, and have a strong appetite when they smell food.

2. Check the cat’s ears for dark gray or brown accumulations. If the ears are dirty, it may be ear mites. The cat's nose should be slightly moist when touched, and its eyes should be clear and bright, with no eye droppings or tears. Also check the cat's anus. If the area around the anus is dirty or the anus is red and swollen, there may be parasites or other diseases.

3. Adopt instead of buying, or go to a regular cattery to buy pets in person. Don’t be cheap and buy through informal channels. If you have no experience in raising cats, try not to buy a smaller cat. It is best to buy a cat that is over 5 months old. Regular catteries can provide guarantees, usually 7 days to 30 days, and some can last as long as a year. During this period, if something goes wrong with the pet, they will be responsible for it.

Zhoumao is a way for unscrupulous traders to deceive consumers.