What happens to a kitten's nose when she goes outside?

Nov 21,2023
2Min

Kittens may have dry noses when outside. A cat's nose is normally slightly moist. Dryness of a kitten's nose is related to the kitten's physical condition, dry environment, etc. If you take your kitten to a place where the environment is dry, your cat's nose will become dry. If the kitten is sick, the cat's nose will be dry whether it is taken outside or not. It is usually best to let the cat drink more water to replenish moisture. If the kitten's nose is dry for a long time, it is best to take the cat to the hospital for examination.

Care methods for kittens with dry noses:

1. Increase drinking water. You can wipe it gently with a moist paper towel or cotton swab, and induce the cat to drink more water or feed some wet food to increase the amount of water it drinks.

2. Move to a cool place. Dry kitten's nose may be caused by hot weather. Take the kitten to a cool place and adjust the indoor temperature as soon as possible to avoid heat stroke.

3. Turn on the humidifier. Because the environment is dry, you can add a humidifier if possible to make the air less dry.

4. Send to hospital for treatment. This kind of situation may also occur if the kitten suffers from respiratory and other diseases. It is recommended that the owner consult a professional pet doctor in time to first understand the cause of the disease and then treat it in time.

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