Why do cats' feet stink? How to treat cat foot odor?

1, foot hair is too long, and sweat stinks.

Cat's meat pads are distributed in many sweat glands. When the weather is hot, the cat's meat pad will get wet because of a lot of sweating. At the same time, the salt, glucose, amino acids and other substances contained in the sweat on the foot pad are easy to breed bacteria, thus causing foot odor. In addition, if the foot hair on the cat meat pad is still relatively long, it is easier to absorb sweat and induce serious foot odor.

2. The influence of bad breath

Cats with dental plaque or calculus often have bad breath symptoms. If a cat licks her feet or body with bad breath, the licking place may leave an unpleasant smell. In addition, cat stomatitis is accompanied by bad breath. Cats with stomatitis can also cause their feet to stink if they lick their feet frequently.

3, suffering from interphalangeal inflammation

Cat toes may be infected by bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc., which may cause inter-toe inflammation. , will produce unpleasant rancid smell. In addition, when cats suffer from interphalangeal inflammation, symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling will appear. If left untreated for a long time, the cat's wound will burst, fester and scab. Therefore, if the cat is found to have smelly feet, accompanied by itching, redness and other symptoms, the pet owner should check whether the cat has toe inflammation.

Stepped in shit

If a cat accidentally steps on shit, and the pet owner doesn't find it or pay attention to cleaning it up, then the cat's feet will naturally produce an unspeakable smell.

Second, the solution to cat foot odor

1. Aiming at foot odor caused by sweaty feet of cats.

Pet owners usually need to trim the hair between their toes regularly, wash and wipe their feet regularly and keep the meat pad dry. In hot summer, pay attention to control the room temperature at around 26℃ and spray antibacterial spray on cats regularly to help them deodorize and disinfect.

2. Aiming at the problem of foot odor caused by bad breath of cats.

The premise of preventing cat stomatitis is to take good care of the cat's mouth and insist on brushing and washing teeth regularly; Usually pay attention to immunizing cats; Take the cat to the pet hospital regularly to check the oral problems, and solve them in time.

3. Aiming at the problem of foot odor caused by inflammation between cats' toes.

If it is confirmed that the cat has interphalangeal disease, all the hair around the affected area of the cat can be shaved to avoid further infection of the wound by the hair, then the wound is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, and then the affected area is coated with bactericidal and anti-inflammatory drugs. If it is established, finally wrap up the wound of the cat, and then give the cat medicine every day. Note: During the medical treatment of cats, it is necessary to wear Elizabeth collar for cats to prevent infected cats from licking their feet and palms and aggravating the infection.

The above is Dr. Paw Paw's introduction to the causes and solutions of cat's foot odor, hoping to help you.