American Shorthair

American Shorthair, also known as the American Shorthair Tiger, is a traditional breed of house cat. The American Shorthair is strong and agile, with a friendly temperament and loyalty to its owner. It has well-developed motor skills and intelligence, and can be mischievous at times and well-behaved at other times. It has a strong adaptive ability and can live in any family, flexibly catering to the owner's preferences, adjusting its own habits to accommodate the owner's habits, and very much knows how to please the owner.

About the American Shorthair's pedigree, there are currently two theories: one believes that this cat is indigenous to America; the other theory suggests that it was developed from European cats brought to America by immigrants in the 17th century.

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1, Cat Ringworm

Cat ringworm is a common skin disease in cats, which is basically a fungal infection.

Cause: Kittens with poor constitution are more prone to ringworm. Another reason is fungal infection caused by a warm and humid living environment.

Symptoms: The most common locations for ringworm are the ears and chin. In the early stages, small patches of ringworm, hair loss, dry flakes, and severe skin ulcers and large bald patches may appear.

Solution: Isolate first - Shave the hair (shave the hair around the ringworm, one is to facilitate the application of medicine, and the other is to prevent the spread of fungus) - Oral medication (commonly used are itraconazole / fluconazole / griseofulvin) - Apply ointment (ketoconazole cream / miconazole cream / tolnaftate cream / piroctone olamine spray, be sure to follow the doctor's advice before use) - Medicinal bath (ketoconazole lotion / miconazole lotion, keep for 1-2 weeks until full recovery) - Increase nutrition (cats infected with ringworm generally have some problems with their resistance, so they need to increase nutrition, cook a little chicken breast meat + carrots) - Sunbathe more (sunbathe to maintain ventilation, which can help kill bacteria).

2, Cat Nose Support

Cat nose support is also one of the common diseases, and kittens with weak constitution are more prone to the disease.

Cause: A bacterium called the herpes virus strain invades the cat's respiratory tract, this virus attaches to the cat's trachea, and starts to invade their respiratory system.

Symptoms: Fever, mucus around the nose, frequent sneezing, a large amount of secretions around the eyes, and severe conjunctivitis may also appear.

Solution: When it is not too serious in the early stages, you can take lysine and topical antiviral eye drops in combination. It is recommended for kittens to be vaccinated, which reduces the chance of getting cat nose support. The virus that causes cat nose support has a strong survival ability, so household disinfection and cleaning should be done well, and formaldehyde and phenol can be used for disinfection.

3, Vomiting

Vomiting in cats is also common. Sometimes, cats will vomit their vomit as a self-protection mechanism, and generally feel better after vomiting.

Cause: Inhaling too much hair, indigestion, ingesting foreign bodies, rapid change of food, catching a cold, and gastroenteritis can all cause vomiting.

Symptoms: Hair and mucus in vomit; or vomiting food, vomiting yellow water and white foam, and so on.

Solution: If the cat vomits hair, it is recommended to buy some hairball cream or cat grass for the cat to eat.

When the cat vomits, it is recommended to fast the cat for a day, give it some warm water to drink, and then feed it some pet probiotics to regulate the flora. If the cat's vomiting symptoms stop, you can feed a small amount of softened cat food or canned food with more soup and easy-to-digest food. If the vomiting does not improve, it is recommended to seek medical attention.

Hygiene: As cats have more hair, they are prone to carrying various bacteria and fleas. To ensure the health of the cat and the owner, the cat should be bathed and groomed regularly;

Diet: Different cats have different preferences for food. Owners should not randomly choose cat food on the market for convenience. They should carefully select cat food based on the cat's breed, growth situation, and physical condition, and also prepare dedicated tableware for the cat;

Health: Like humans, cats can also get sick. When a cat gets sick, it should be taken to a dedicated animal hospital for treatment. Regular physical examinations and vaccinations should also be given to the cat. Only when the cat is in good health can it have the energy to play with its owner;

Safety: There is a saying "Curiosity killed the cat." Cats are restless creatures and always have great curiosity about various things. Their nature also leads them to be particularly fond of entering closed spaces. Therefore, owners must close doors, windows, and lids to prevent cats from getting into potential danger;

Living Environment: Cats love to take lazy naps the most, so as an owner, you should prepare a small mat for it to sleep on. However, these mats will accumulate a lot of bacteria after prolonged use, so it is important to clean and disinfect them regularly;

Cat Litter: The problem of pets urinating and defecating everywhere has troubled many pet owners, but cats are actually very clean animals. As long as the owner prepares cat litter for them, the cat will go to the litter box to urinate and defecate on its own;

Cats are not tolerant of being forced to do things. When the owner forces it to do something, it can become annoying. Therefore, owners should trim the cat's nails regularly to prevent scratches and infections when playing with it.

Grooming time: Recommended every three days

1. Relax the cat: Before grooming, you can give the cat a massage. Wait until the kitten purrs before proceeding with the work;

2. Brush along the hair: From the back → waist → hindquarters → tail; It is recommended to wet the cat's fur with a small amount of water to reduce static electricity. Brush along the direction of hair growth, from top to bottom;

3. Brush from the chest to the abdomen: Lift the cat, sit on your lap in a sitting position, and brush from top to bottom. The cat's belly is more sensitive, so the owner must be quick and accurate when grooming.

4. Brush the cat's head and the area around the face: You can brush from the cat's head or face towards the neck, be careful when brushing around the cat's eyes.

5. Underarm and abdominal hair: At this time, the cat can lie on its side, lift up its front paws, and brush from the underarm to the side of the abdomen.

6. Finally, use a comb brush to remove excess hair, straighten the cat's fur, and finish the entire work.