What should be the nose of a healthy cat
What should be the nose of a healthy cat
When a person begins to mope, he canexplain what is not good. With a cat everything is different: you can determine its state only by some signs. The sooner the animal's condition is diagnosed, the higher the chance to help it. One of the indicators of the disease is the change in the state of the cat's nose.
The structure of the nose of a cat
The nose of a cat is an incredibly accurate tool forstudying the world around them. In simplified form, these are two nostrils, separated by cartilage. They lead to a system of latticed "shells", where the cat, if necessary, is able to hold the odor that interested it and filter out extraneous aromas. The cat's nose is 15 times more acute than the human, which is explained by the presence of a large number of receptors. But the sense of smell is not the only function of the cat's nose. The mucous nasal passages warms the air inhaled by the animal and cleans it of germs and bacteria. And since the nose of the nose, the so-called mirror, is also very sensitive to temperature changes, then with its help the cat determines the temperature of objects without even touching them. How does a cat look healthy?
A healthy animal has a nose to touchcool, moist, sometimes even slightly slippery, slightly shiny, without peeling and crusts. However, after experiencing stress, active play or prolonged sleep, the nose can become hot. This is normal. But if its temperature does not change for a few hours, and it remains dry and warm, it is necessary to measure the overall body temperature of the animal. And at the same time look at the cat in search of other symptoms of a possible disease. But not only changes in temperature and moisture of the mirror can indicate the disease. Its color is also important. A pale nose can be a sign of poisoning, severe hypothermia and some kind of systemic illness. The bluish tint of the nose may signal a lack of oxygen or a heart disease. The reddish shade of the mucous membranes may be a sign of infection, rhinitis, hypertension, allergies or mechanical damage. The yellow mirror of the nose is a sure sign of kidney or liver disease. If the cat is a dark-colored breed, then the mirror of the nose is usually dark. In this case, it is rather difficult to observe changes in the color of the nose. And because of this they additionally examine the mucous lips and eyelids. Continuous observation
For the timely determination of the disease, you needperiodically touch the nose of the cat, checking its humidity and temperature. It's better to do the back of the hand. If the animal's nose is warm and dry throughout the day, it is necessary to urgently contact the veterinarian.
