With the popularity of pet cats, more and more people choose to keep cats as their companions. However, raising a cat also requires some maintenance and maintenance. Sometimes, cats can scratch their skin themselves, which causes a lot of trouble to the pet owner. Today, let’s talk about what to do if your cat has scratched her skin.
First, we need to know why cats scratch their skin by themselves. Usually, the reason why pet cats scratch their skin may be caused by parasitic infections, skin allergies, trauma, or skin diseases. If you find that your cat is biting, licking, and scratching excessively, it is recommended to take the cat to the veterinarian so that the problem can be detected early and treated.
If the cat has scratched its skin, you need to deal with it promptly and urgently.
The following are some methods and suggestions:
1. First, thoroughly clean the wound area.
Use warm water and soap to clean the skin, which can not only remove impurities on the cat's skin, but also kill bacteria and relieve cat's pain.
2. Then, please apply appropriate ointment to the cat according to the situation.
ointment can relieve pain and itching in cats and help keep the skin dry and clean. Usually, for some common skin problems, such as ringworm, contamination, and urticaria, the veterinarian can prescribe various ointments, and you can apply medicine to your cat at home according to the veterinarian’s instructions.
3. If the cat has a very serious wound or is infected with bacteria, it is recommended to take the cat to the veterinarian in time.
Because cats' immune system may not be as strong as humans, bacterial infections may soon spread to other parts of the cat, causing the condition to worsen.
4. In addition, you can also help cats prevent skin tickling.
For example, the environment of the cat can be kept clean, which can not only reduce pathogenic bacteria on the skin, but also reduce the chance of parasite growth; cats can also use ointments, drugs, etc. to prevent allergies and other diseases.
Finally, raising a cat is a process full of love and company. If your cat accidentally scratches the skin, it is recommended not to panic. As long as you follow the methods and suggestions we provide in time, I believe your cat will soon be regained and be full of vitality again.