The scabbing of cat foot pads is generally caused by three reasons: first, it is the infection of fungi such as cat ringworm, which leads to damaged scabs; The second is the formation of scabs after the healing of traumatic injuries caused by wear and tear in daily life; The second is caused by bacterial infection. However, for the stray cats adopted by this fan, judging from the **, the probability of scabbing is relatively low, and it is more inclined to keratinization and hyperplasia of meat pads, which is usually irreversible.
For suspected keratinized hyperplasia, it is recommended to apply a moist tissue to the meat pad to see if it can be removed. If it can be removed, it may be a scab; If it can't be removed, it may be hyperkeratinized. For such problems, the cat should be taken to the hospital for professional cuticle polishing and trimming, and the presence of pathogenic microorganisms should be confirmed by smear microscopic examination.
Due to the complex living environment of stray cats, they often move on uneven ground, which is easy to cause aggravated wear and tear of foot pads; At the same time, they are more susceptible to fungal and bacterial attacks, which can lead to long-term infection and keratinogenesis of meat pads if not timed. Therefore, keratinization is more likely to be a symptom than a suspected sarcoma.
For the keratinization problem of cat meat pads, it does not belong to the category of surgery, but is more like the process of human pedicure and dead skin. In the pet hospital, you can ask the doctor to trim and polish the keratin on the cat's foot pad, after many treatments, the keratinized part will gradually become thinner, at this time use iodophor to disinfect.
At the time of consultation, parents can clearly inform the doctor that the black hardened part of the cat's foot pad needs to be trimmed to expose the normal ** tissue underneath. If the cat is too nervous, a safe and comfortable process can be ensured by sedation. It is important to note that since there is no nerve or blood supply to the keratinized area, this procedure does not cause severe pain.
Whether it's a scab or an exfoliation, it can be cleaned up. The scab can be gently removed after softening with normal saline; The cuticles need to be softened with warm saline and then gradually trimmed with scissors. However, this process may need to be repeated several times to be completely cleared. Both the scab and the keratin are tightly connected to the pads, so they can be properly trimmed.
If the cat is extremely resistant to handling, it should only be done under sedation. Nevertheless, we still need to respect the cat's emotions and try to adopt a gentle and gradual approach to avoid causing unnecessary stress to the cat.
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Thanks to this fan's trust, the key to the problem of scabbing or keratinization of cat meat pads is accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. In practice, the owner should pay close attention to the cat's living environment and health status, conduct regular physical examinations, and seek medical attention in time if problems are found. At the same time, we encourage everyone to continue to pay attention to and consult related questions on the official WeChat, so as to provide the most scientific and intimate care for cats, and wish all cats can maintain a healthy and happy life.