We know that when pet cats are sick or have some abnormalities, these symptoms are not only manifested internally or mentally in the cat’s body, but also in the development of the disease externally, such as the cat’s skin and hair. , which often has a good indication effect on most diseases. ​​​​​​

Then we can first observe the condition of the cat’s coat. For cats with good nutrition or well-fed and managed cats, their coat will be smooth, shiny, not easy to fall off, and feel good to the touch. When a cat is well-nourished, When it is sick or sick for a long time, its coat is often very messy, lackluster, and looks very untidy. It should be noted that hair loss in cats is sometimes a symptom of disease. Of course, a cat’s natural hair loss is related to the season. However, when a cat loses hair outside of the hair loss season, or when the hair is partially lost, attention should be paid. This may It is a skin disease, or hair loss caused by endocrine disorders. Skin diseases caused by hormone secretion disorders often show symmetrical hair loss. Others, such as cat fungal infections, bacterial skin diseases, flea infections, mite skin diseases, and food allergies, may cause cat hair loss. Generalized hair loss.

In other aspects, we can detect abnormalities in cats from the temperature and humidity of the skin, as well as skin elasticity. The nose of a healthy cat is generally moist, but it is dry during sleep. When we touch a cat’s nose and ears and feel heat, the cat’s body temperature generally also rises. If the skin temperature increases locally, there may be local inflammation. The skin of a healthy cat is soft. We can pinch it into a wrinkle and it will immediately return to its original position after letting go. If the recovery is slow, it may be a sign of reduced skin elasticity, such as when a cat is dehydrated.

When we touch the cat’s skin, we sometimes feel that it is swollen. Skin swelling is also caused by many reasons. Common skin swellings include edema, emphysema, hematoma, and abscess. We can touch the swollen cat’s skin. place to judge.

Skin edema is caused by the accumulation of a large amount of fluid in the tissues due to water metabolism disorders in the body. When we touch the edema, it will generally feel like pinching powder. If we press it with our fingers, the edema will leave traces. If If your cat has skin edema, it may be suffering from chronic heart failure or kidney disease.

Skin emphysema is generally caused by the rupture of the organs that store gas in the body. The gas escapes along the skin intervals or from around the esophagus into the subcutaneous tissue, or gas is produced after some tissue lesions and decay. We will notice the emphysema when we touch the area. Its edges are not clear, and it is usually found behind the elbow, shoulder, or on the side of the chest.

When a cat's blood vessel ruptures, hematoma will occur. The hematoma will feel elastic to the touch and will gradually become very solid. The temperature of the hematoma will also increase.

Abscess is usually caused by local infection and suppuration. Pus accumulates to form swelling and pus.The swelling will feel solid to the touch, and there will also be obvious fluctuations.

The above-mentioned are also general methods for cat skin examination. In life, we often touch the cat and feel the condition of its hair and skin. This can not only increase the intimacy between each other, but also understand each other. Does its health status kill two birds with one stone?