There are many reasons for the swelling of cat's lower lip, which may be allergic reaction caused by cat's diet allergy. At the same time, the swelling of the cat's lower lip may also be one of the symptoms caused by diseases such as feline infectious diarrhea virus (FeLV) caused by arboviruses. In addition, problems such as teeth, gingivitis and oral tumors may also cause the lower lip of cats to swell.
2. Symptoms
When a cat's lower lip is swollen, it is usually accompanied by symptoms such as bad breath, difficulty in eating, indigestion and unstable body temperature. In addition, a cat licking its lips with its tongue exposed, or its chin trembling, are also typical symptoms of lower lip swelling.
3. How to treat it
Seeing the swelling of the cat's lower lip, it is best to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time after diagnosis. According to the different causes, the treatment methods will be different. If it is a tooth or gum problem, surgery may be needed. If it is caused by virus infection, it is necessary to treat the virus, such as antiviral drugs and so on.
Some causes are complicated, so treatment may involve many aspects, and comprehensive treatment will be more effective. In addition, in the process of treatment, we should also carry out different treatments according to different causes, and at the same time pay attention to the adjustment of diet and living habits in order to better restore our health.
4. Preventive measures
In order to prevent the symptoms of swelling of the cat's lower lip, we can start from the following angles:
1. Provide cats with more balanced food, regular physical examination and oral cleaning.
2. Communicate with cats and manage their living habits in a standardized way.
3. Minimize the exposure of cats to harmful environment, such as second-hand smoke, odor and pollution, so as to eliminate possible allergens.
4. For cats, it is also important to maintain a good mental state. You can play interactive games and caress with cats regularly.