Now that more and more people have cats, it is also a problem for the novice shoveler who has raised cats for the first time. The following is a guide for novice cats, as long as you remember the secrets left by these 9 folk heirs, don't worry about picking a good cat, it is still very smart!
1. Look at the cat's mouth
You can observe the cat's mouth for odors, drooling, and a black chin. If the cat has a heavy mouth odor and frequent drooling, it is likely to have oral diseases such as ulcers and inflammation.
If the cat has a severe black jaw, it is likely to be endocrine disorders or a dirty living environment.
2. Look at the cat's ears
Observe the cat's ear canal for excessive foreign bodies, a healthy cat's ear canal is very clean. If it is normal for the cat to have a little foreign body in the ear, if the cat's ears are dark, or if there is a lot of secretion, the cat is likely to have otitis externa or ear mites.
If you encounter a cat with such symptoms, it is best not to choose.
3, look at the cat's belly
Observe whether the cat's belly is too protruding, a normal cat's belly is swollen, especially after eating. But the cat's stomach is too swollen, most likely infected with parasites, or the digestive system is not functioning well, resulting in constipation.
Novice shovelers need to know how to distinguish when choosing cats.
4. Look into the eyes of the cat
Cat eyes can also reflect the health status, you can observe whether the cat's eyes have too much secretion, redness, tears, congestion and so on.
You can also take a tissue and shake it in front of the cat's eyes to see if the cat's eyes are in a trance and whether the line of sight moves with the tissue.
5, look at the cat's nose
A normal cat with a clean, cold, wet nose. If the cat's nose is dry and crusted, it may be on fire.
If the cat has discharge, runny nose, fever on the tip of the nose, and sneezing around the nose, the cat may be infected with the cat's nasal branch or inflammation of the respiratory tract.
6, look at the spirit of the cat
The mental state of the cat is very important, a healthy cat will be sensitive to sound, curious about fresh food, can eat and drink, looks more lively and active.
At this time, you can use the cat stick to shake in front of the cat, the normal cat will be very active, if the cat is not interested in the cat stick, then it is best to pass.
7. Look at the cat's limbs
Check whether the cat is developing normally by looking at the cat's limbs, and pass if the cat's limbs are dry and thin, lack of muscle, and the proportions are not coordinated.
Put the cat on the ground to walk, limbs are not strong, walk with a little lame also have to pass.
8, look at the cat's anus
Check that the cat's anus is not covered with excrement, and a healthy cat's anus is clean. If the cat's anus is covered with excrement, the cat is likely to have a bad stomach and has been straining and softening the stool recently.
If this happens to the cat that is picked up, it is recommended that the pet owner feed the cat some probiotics to alleviate it, and also regulate the cat's stomach. You can refer to the following related knowledge to learn
【Cat raising must see】Cats often thin and vomit, how to regulate the stomach and intestines?
9, look at the cat's hair and skin
Observe whether the cat's hair is sparse and rough, and check whether the cat's skin is scab, redness, and local hair loss.
A healthy cat has smooth hair, the skin does not have these symptoms, if the cat has these symptoms, it is likely to have skin diseases or lack of nutrition.
If the cat's usual hair is relatively rough, it is recommended that the pet owner choose a cat food containing deep sea fish oil for the cat. If you want to choose cat food containing fish oil for cats, you can also refer to the following article to understand
【See here】How to choose cat food containing deep-sea fish oil? What brand of cat food is good?
Conclusion: What else do you think needs to be seen when choosing a cat?
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