Since the appearance of a little furry friend in the house, all responsibility for him lies with the new owner. In addition to the fact that the kitten needs to find a sleeping place, toilet, food and choose several toys from the huge assortment of the pet store, the pet owner will need to take care of his health.
The behavior of the pet needs to be given special attention, because he himself can not tell that he had any kind of pain.
What you should pay attention to: diagnosis of kitten diseases
In order to identify the poor health of the kitten, you should spend as much time as possible. There are a number of signs, in the presence of which you can safely lead a little friend to the veterinarian.
1. For children, frequent games with various toys or the owner are characteristic, and when the disease appears, playfulness disappears.
2. Food also does not interest the kitten.
3. The animal devotes time only to such an activity as sleep.
4. Strong hair loss begins.
5. The pet combed any area of the skin to the blood.
6. A noticeable amount of discharge in the area of the mucous membranes - nose, mouth and eyes. Particular attention should be paid to this symptom, provided that there have not been such before or were, but to a lesser extent.
7. Unnatural movements, lameness.
8. Strong weight loss.
9. Overweight.
10. Elevated body temperature.
11. On the body are a variety of swelling or bumps, the cause of which is not clear.
Up to two months, these symptoms are more pronounced than at an older age. Signs of any pathology should not be attributed to poor health. If you notice the above symptoms in a kitten, you should not try to treat it with drugs without the recommendation of a specialist, and even more so, folk remedies.
Symptoms of most diseases are similar, so it is impossible to independently determine what the kitten is sick with. Remember that before starting treatment, a consultation with a veterinarian is required.
Infectious pathologies in kittens
There are quite common diseases among all kittens that are not dependent on the breed of the pet. Pneumonia, colds, conjunctivitis, and peritonitis are such familiar names for diseases that are common in humans. But to catch this infection can not only a person, but also a pet.
This type of disease is easily spread, and also quite difficult to treat.
Infection with any infection and its further development in the baby's body can be for several reasons.
1. Weak immune system.
2. Close contact with infected animals.
3. Improper nutrition, poorly thought out diet.
4. Strong hypothermia of the body.
5. Stress.
6. Immunodeficiency.
Parasitic pathologies in kittens
Such pathologies are caused by parasites that are visible even to the naked eye.
There are parasitic diseases such as helminthiasis (worms) and fleas.
Provided that the appearance of any parasites was noticed almost immediately, treatment will not provide the owner with big problems.
Noncommunicable diseases
There are such diseases of kittens, in no way related to infections or any parasites. The most difficult in the process of treatment and detection. Some owners incorrectly determine the cause of the disease and try to cure the pet using the methods that must be used for viral or bacterial infections.
The following non-infectious diseases are distinguished: fading kitten syndrome, hypocalactia, anemia, dehydration, hypothermia, toxic milk syndrome, hemolysis, navel inflammation.
The danger of pet pathologies for the owner. Can a sick kitten infect a child?
Each owner of a little friend needs to know whether the pathology of his kitten is dangerous for himself. Of all the kittens that are ill, only parasites can seriously harm a person.
So, for example, it is easy for the kitten owner to become infected with worms, which will remarkably take root in his body at normal body temperature, comfortable for their development. Most veterinarians recommend pet owners give kittens anthelmintic as a preventive measure.
Fleas can also get on the human body, but do not stay there for a long time. However, the possibility of infection should not be ruled out. It is also possible that parasites can enter the sleeper of the owner of the kitten. The main danger of fleas is not that they will cause discomfort, but that they are carriers of a large number of diseases.
One of the diseases dangerous for humans than kittens can get sick with is lichen, which causes the destruction of the nail plates and hairline. The most detrimental consequence may be a defeat in the deprivation of bone tissue, and as a consequence, the brain.
Preventive measures: how to prevent serious kitten diseases
Prevention of each of the various diseases of kittens is different from others. But there are also general rules.
1. Careful pet care.
2. Giving him due attention.
3. Compliance with the correct diet.
4. Installing the right vaccinations at the time prescribed by the veterinarian.
5. Timely treatment of emerging pathologies.
6. Compliance with the cleanliness of the habitat of the animal.
Most diseases are dangerous not only for the health of your pet, but also for his life. It is important not to forget about it. When identifying the symptoms of any pathology that the inexperienced newly minted owner can attribute to the animal’s bad mood or well-being, a little friend should be urgently shown to the veterinarian. A visit to the doctor can save not only the nerves of the owner of the kitten, but also the health and life of the baby.
We should not forget that after acquiring a kitten, all responsibility for his condition and life is in the hands of the owner. Untimely treatment of the baby can lead not only to complications, but also to death.
