Summer is hot. If it rains again and the air is very humid, we will feel very uncomfortable. For example, we will be very sleepy, have no appetite, and be listless. This is actually the reason why moisture enters the body. When moisture enters the body, it causes damage. Without Yang Qi, various conditions will occur in the body over time. The same goes for cats around us. Moisture can not only come from the outside, but also from the inside. From a certain perspective, cats are closer to nature and have a greater chance of being contaminated with moisture. ​​​​​​

1. What will happen if a cat is infected with moisture?

According to traditional Chinese medicine, moisture is a kind of evil spirit that is cold, heavy, turbid, and sticky. If a cat has heavy moisture, it usually manifests as unformed stools. The cat has soft stools, not the loose stools. When cleaning feces, you will find that the cat’s feces are sticky and difficult to remove. Secondly, there is poor appetite. The cat eats less. It usually eats three or four meals, but now only eats one or two. This phenomenon is especially prominent in summer, and then it is mental. In poor condition, the cat is sleepy, too lazy to move, and likes to sleep. If the cat has severe moisture in the body, it may also suffer from vomiting or rheumatism, which affects the joints.

2. What Chinese medicines are suitable for cats with heavy moisture?

Moisture is what Chinese medicine says, so naturally there are some traditional Chinese medicines to remove dampness. Here is a brief introduction to some dampness-removing medicines suitable for cats.

　1. Clematis

The rhizome of Clematis is columnar, 1.5-10cm long, 0.3-1.5cm in diameter; the surface is light brown; the stem base remains at the top; the texture is tough and the cross-section is fibrous; there are many fine roots growing on the lower side. The root is slender and cylindrical, slightly curved, 7 to 15 cm long and 0.1 to 0.3 cm in diameter; the surface is dark brown with fine vertical lines, and some of the bark peels off, exposing yellow-white wood; the texture is hard and brittle, easy to break, and the cross section The bark is wider, the wood is light yellow, slightly square, and there are often cracks between the bark and the wood. The smell is slight and the taste is light. It is excavated in autumn, dried in the sun, and cut into sections for raw use. It is mainly produced in Anhui, Jiangsu and other places.

Clematis can dispel rheumatism, dredge meridians, eliminate phlegm and saliva, and disperse phlegm and accumulation. It has the effects of antipyretic, analgesic, and increasing urate excretion. It also has an inhibitory effect on some bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, which is good for cats. Clematis has good curative effect on rheumatism. Clematis also tones the muscles and collaterals. It is often used for cats with limb spasm caused by rheumatism, unable to bend and extend normally, or limb pain, bruises, etc. It is often combined with Qianghuo, Duhuo, Qinjiri , frankincense, myrrh and other compatibility.

　2. Papaya

Papaya is the dry, nearly mature fruit of the rose family plant Begonia. Harvest the fruits in summer and autumn when they are green and yellow, blanch them in boiling water until the outer skin is off-white, cut them in half lengthwise, and dry them in the sun. After drying, it is usually cut into two halves lengthwise, 4 to 9cm long, 2 to 5cm wide, and 1 to 2.5cm thick. The outer surface is purple-red or reddish-brown, with irregularities.Deep wrinkles; the edges of the cross-section are curled inward, the flesh is reddish-brown, and the center part is sunken and brown; the seeds are oblong and triangular, and often fall off. Hard quality. The smell is slightly fragrant and sour.

Papaya has an obvious effect on reducing swelling of arthritis. It is mainly used to relax the muscles and activate the collaterals, and to relieve dampness in the stomach. It has a very good effect on rheumatic arthralgia, soreness of limbs, spasm of muscles and veins, vomiting, diarrhea and tendon rejuvenation. Papaya can also soothe the stomach and remove moisture. It has a good effect on vomiting and diarrhea caused by heavy moisture in cats. For rheumatism with receding value, it is often used together with Duhuo and Clematis.

　3. Alisma

Alisma is the dried tuber of the Alisma family plant. In winter, when the stems and leaves begin to wither, dig them, wash them, dry them, and remove the fibrous roots and rough bark.

This product is spherical, oval or oval in shape, 2 to 7cm long and 2 to 6cm in diameter. The surface is yellowish white or light yellowish brown, with irregular transverse annular shallow grooves and many small protruding fibrous root marks, and some have nodular bud marks at the bottom. The texture is solid, the cross-section is yellow-white, powdery, and has many pores. The smell is slight and the taste is slightly bitter.

Alisma has a diuretic effect on cats. Alisma decoction has a diuretic effect on cats, increases the excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium and urea in the urine, and also has the effects of lowering blood lipids, anti-fatty liver, and lowering blood sugar; in addition, it has effects on metals. Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, etc. have inhibitory effects; so Alisma can facilitate urination and clear away dampness and heat. It is used for symptoms such as difficulty urinating, swelling and fullness, diarrhea and oliguria. It is used equally with Poria cocos, Polyporus polyporus, and Atractylodes. It is used to treat hot stranguria and turbid urine in cats. It is used equally with Cortex Phellodendri, Achyranthes bidentata, and Plantago Seed.

　4. Money grass

Desmodium is a fresh or dried whole plant of the primula family, harvested in summer and autumn. Use fresh or dried. There are many varieties of desmodium, and the ones used across the country are quite inconsistent. It is generally believed that the primula family Chuanluhuang (also known as big desmodium) has a better effect. This product often tangles into balls and is hairless or sparsely hairy. The stem is twisted, with a brown or dark brown-red surface, with vertical stripes, sometimes with fibrous roots on the lower stem nodes, and a solid cross-section. The leaves are opposite, mostly wrinkled, wide oval or heart-shaped when flattened, 1-4cm long, 1-5cm wide, with slightly concave base and entire edge; the upper surface is gray-green or tan, and the lower surface is lighter in color. The main vein is obviously protruding, and after being soaked in water, black or brown stripes can be seen under light; the petiole is 1 to 4 cm long. Some have flowers, yellow flowers, solitary leaf axils, and long stems. Capsule spherical. The smell is slight and the taste is light. Mainly produced in various places in the south of the Yangtze River.

Moneywort decoction has a significant diuretic effect, can promote bile secretion and excretion, and has a choleretic effect. Therefore, Desmodium chinensis can clear away dampness and heat, promote gallbladder and reduce jaundice, and is used for damp-heat jaundice. It is often used together with gardenia and artemisia. use. It also has a good effect in clearing away heat and reducing swelling, and is used for sores, swelling and pain, snake bites, and burns. You can mix it with fresh plantain, mash it, add white wine, and rub the affected area to treat malignant sores and swelling.

　5. Grass cardamom

Cardamom is a plant of the Zingiberaceae family.of dry nearly mature seeds. Harvest in summer and autumn, dry in the sun until 90% dry, or scald slightly with water, dry in the sun until half dry, remove the peel, take out the seed balls, and dry in the sun. The surface is grey-brown, with a yellow-white septum in the middle. The seed mass is divided into 3 petals. Each petal has many seeds, which are tightly adhered and the seed mass is slightly smooth. The seeds are oval polyhedrons, 3 to 5 mm long and about 3 mm in diameter. They are covered by a light brown membranous aril. The seed ridge is a longitudinal groove with a hilum at one end. It is hard in texture. Cut the seed into two halves longitudinally along the seed ridge. , oblique heart-shaped in longitudinal section, the part of the seed coat extending inward along the seed ridge accounts for about 1/2 of the entire surface area; the endosperm is gray-white. Fragrance, pungent taste, slightly bitter.

Cardamom has the effect of clearing away dampness, strengthening the spleen, warming the stomach and stopping vomiting. It has a stimulating effect on the intestines and can be used for internal resistance due to cold and dampness, abdominal distension and cold pain, belching and vomiting, and inability to eat. Combined with amomum villosum, tangerine peel, and Jianqu, it can treat loss of appetite, bloating due to food accumulation in the stomach, etc. in cats caused by deficiency of the spleen and stomach. It can also soften the gastrointestinal tract and suppress the cat's desire to vomit. It can be used together with galangal, ginger, and Evodia.

The above are examples of several dehumidifying medicines for pet cats. We should pay attention to the dosage when using them. Different Chinese medicines have different medicinal properties and different symptoms. We should pay special attention when using them.