Diseases in cats can vary in severity and origin. Basically, there are several groups of feline ailments: viral infections, skin diseases, injuries, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Depending on the correct diagnosis of the disease, treatment methods are applied. In the case of cats, treatment should be started immediately.
Instructions
Step 1
Vaccination is the only method to protect cats from acute viral infections and diseases. Viruses are dangerous because, as a rule, such diseases are fatal. Viral infections can be determined by the condition of the mucous membranes, such as with feline flu, enteritis and chlamydia. If the cat starts sneezing or coughing, or, conversely, dehydration occurs, these are signs of a viral disease.
Step 2
Monitor your cat's gastrointestinal tract. Any changes in the stool should alert the owner. If a cat has diarrhea, this does not mean that it is poorly fed. Such a symptom can be a sign of intestinal poisoning, which in itself, with proper treatment, is not scary. And it can be the cause of damage to the body by internal parasites, or be the cause of infection. If there is a strong increase in the abdomen due to swelling of the abdominal wall, most likely it is feline infectious peritonitis. In this case, the cat must be immediately taken to the veterinary clinic. In general, all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract require prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Step 3
The worst disease that is transmitted from cats to humans is rabies. Against it, it is necessary to vaccinate the cat annually - this is the only way to protect it from the disease. The first sign of rabies infection is the cat's violent behavior. She can rush around the apartment, unexpectedly attack humans and other animals. Later, agony begins, foam comes from the mouth, paralysis develops. If rabies is diagnosed, the cat must be euthanized.
Step 4
Skin conditions often affect cats that have access to street walks. Such animals are susceptible to infection by external parasites - fleas, ticks. Infection occurs in the spring and summer. You may notice that the cat has started to itch more often in the back and neck area. When brushing, you may find black flea droppings. Small red spots from bites may remain on the skin. Be sure to wash a sick cat with a special anti-parasite shampoo. 5-7 days after bathing, treat the cat's fur with insecticide-acaricidal drops and put on an anti-flea collar. If the cat is tormented by a tick, it combes and tries to bite one specific spot on the skin. Or he often scratches his ear and tugs at it. The scheme for removing a tick from a cat is similar to removing a tick from a human body. But this is more difficult on an animal, so take the cat to the vet.
