Despite the excellent immunity, cats can also pick up some kind of infection that can ruin their lives. Take such a common disease as stomatitis, which pet owners often do not pay close attention. At first the fluffy pet will feel a deterioration in appetite, he will lose the desire to jump, play. But then, without proper treatment, the ailment can lead to bad complications.
What can cause ulcerative stomatitis in cats?
Here are the main reasons for the appearance of this disease:
- Rough food, traumatizing the mucous membrane of the mouth.
- Consumption of very hot or too cold foods.
- Diseases of gums or teeth (caries, tartar).
- Allergic reactions to various irritants (shampoos, chemical preparations, vinegar, bleaches, dishwashing detergent).
- Infectious diseases caused by pyogenic rods, fungus, viruses.
Symptoms of infectious stomatitis in cats and its treatment
This kind of stomatitis progresses fairly quickly and causes ulcers in the oral cavity. Here are its first signs:
- fever;
- sudden changes in body temperature;
- problems with the digestive tract ( vomiting , diarrhea, or constipation);
- the general condition of the pet is poor, apathy, loss of appetite or total refusal of food and water;
- convulsions.
It is advisable to show the pet to the veterinarian in order to rule out other serious infections (plague, herpes). The oral cavity should be treated with disinfectants. Help in the treatment of stomatitis in cats 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, 1% solution of baking soda, diluted in water, potassium permanganate or furacilin. Irrigate the oral cavity with a syringe. If ulcers are seen, use a lugol solution with glycerin to lubricate, also the effective agent is Methylene blue, which is gently applied with a cotton swab.
Ulcerative stomatitis in cats is sometimes difficult to treat, then you should use a powerful tool in the form of antibiotics - baytril, erythromycin, oxytetracycline. Appointment of your pet should be done only by an experienced doctor.