Mar 31
There are quite a few things that your cat can’t eat and avocados are one of them. Avocados have something in them called Persin. Persin is a fungicidal toxin that can be very harmful to any kind of animal. Some avocados have more Persin in them than others. If your cats eat the pit, skin or leafs of the avocado, it can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Other affects are unknown so it’s a good idea to keep your cats away from them.
The first sign of unhealthy and irritable skin on your cat is itchy, flaky skin. It needs to be taken care of as soon as you notice it. It’s not normal for cats to have skin irritation so they may have some kind of allergy that can cause further problems if ignored. Having an outside cat or change in diet can be a factor.
If you bath your cat, you must use cat specific shampoos. If you use dog or human shampoo you may be the one causing the problem. You can use a cat conditioner to care for your cat after shampooing to smooth and soothe the skin as well.
Omega oil is a great way to keep your cats coat and skin healthy. You can purchase this in liquid form so there won’t be a fuss when it comes time to take it.
Inside cats can get fleas just as easy as outside cats so it’s important to pay close attention to their environment. You can check their bed or wherever they spend time in the house to see if there is a flea problem that you were not aware of. That would call for some kind of flea bomb or other flea treatment. You need to take action before they take over your home and your cat.
Just remember to pay attention to your cat closely so you can recognize any discomfort they may be experiencing or any changes physically so you can take them to the vet or take care of it yourself.