The nose for the kitten is an important organ. With his help, he, still blind, finds his mother, her warm side and delicious milk. In the future, the nose becomes the main assistant in hunting. The fact that it is moist, due to the mucous membrane of the nose, sometimes the cat moistens the nose with tongue.
Sometimes we notice that the nose , which is previously shiny from the moisture, suddenly becomes dry with the kitten. What is the reason for this phenomenon, is it dangerous and is it worth worrying about this?
Why does the kitten have a dry nose?
Pay attention to when, after what events and actions, the kitten's nose becomes dry. If he sleeps or just wakes up, a dry nose is the norm. In a dream, the mucous and tongue of a kitten also rest. Half an hour after awakening, the nose will again become wet.
Also, the cause of dryness can be a prolonged active game of the kitten. When he calms down and rest, the nose will regain its former humidity.
Another probable cause is that the kitten's nose is polluted, and he himself is not able to clean it. Curiosity sometimes leads the kittens to the most unexpected places, where you can accidentally inhale dust and dirt. It turns out that the mucous membranes of the nose are plugged and can not secrete a secret and moisten the nose. You can help him. Take thin cotton buds with stoppers, lightly moisten them and smoothly circular movements to clean both nasal canals. Do not go too deep, and after the procedure, wipe your nose with a dry paper towel.
If dryness is not associated with any of these factors, then one can begin to worry, since this can mean a pathological condition. For example, elevated body temperature , the presence of problems with the intestines (problems of withdrawal of wool), a viral disease.
What should I do if my kitten has a dry nose?
Before taking any action, you need to determine exactly what it means if the kitten has a dry nose. Since the reason for the inability to withdraw the wool, you can buy a special paste for the intestine. But you need to consult a specialist beforehand.
Viral disease with time manifests itself with such additional symptoms as discharge from the nose, sneezing, pus in the eyes, lethargy and loss of appetite. In this case, doctors usually prescribe antiviral drops in the nose, tetracycline ointment to be put in the eyes, and if the condition is very bad, they can prescribe an antibiotic. To strengthen immunity, it is possible to give the kitten immunostimulating drugs.