Nebelung cat

Nebelung cat (English name: Nebelung, also known as Nevada cat), a carnivorous animal in the cat family. It has a slender body with a smooth head and medium wedge-shaped, large and wide ears with pointed front ends. The skin is thin and translucent, with

This extremely rare variant was recognized as a new breed by TICA in 1987. Known as the "short-haired aristocracy" of Russian Blue cats, the Nevada cat is a newcomer with long hair. It is born from the crossbreeding of Russian Blue cats and domestically raised cats, but it is not easy to show the green eyes characteristic of Russian Blue cats. It is difficult to predict the future of this breed. The coat is not very long, although it is a long-haired breed, only the tail hair is more abundant; apart from the fur, the rest is the same as the Russian Blue cat.

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1. Cat Ringworm

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

Cause: Kittens with poor physical condition are more susceptible to ringworm. Another cause is fungal infection due to warm and humid living environment.

Symptoms: The most common locations for ringworm are the ears and chin. In the early stage, small patches of ringworm appear, accompanied by hair loss, dry flakes on the surface, and severe cases may cause skin ulceration and extensive bald patches.

Solution: Isolate first--shave the fur (shave the fur around the ringworm to facilitate the application of medication and prevent fungal spread)--oral medication (commonly used are itraconazole/fluconazole/griseofulvin)--apply ointment (ketoconazole cream/miconazole cream/totrazuril cream/petifine spray, remember to follow the doctor's advice before use)--medicated bath (ketoconazole solution/miconazole solution, continue for 1-2 weeks until recovery)--increase nutrition (cats infected with ringworm often have some problems with their resistance, so they need to increase their nutrition, cook a little chicken breast meat and carrots)--sunbathe more (sunbathe for better ventilation, can help kill bacteria).

2. Cat Flu

Cat flu is also a common disease, and weak kittens are more prone to it.

Cause: A bacterium called the herpesvirus strain invades the cat's respiratory tract, attaches to their trachea, and begins to harm their respiratory system.

Symptoms: Increased body temperature, mucous around the nose, frequent sneezing, abundant secretions around the eyes, and severe cases may also have conjunctivitis.

Solution: In the early stage when the symptoms are not too severe, cats can take lysine and use antiviral eye drops. It is recommended to vaccinate kittens to reduce the chances of getting cat flu. The cat flu virus has strong viability, so it is necessary to disinfect and clean the whole house. Formaldehyde and phenol can be used for disinfection.

3. Vomiting

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

Cause: Ingesting too much hair, indigestion, eating foreign objects, changing food too quickly, catching a cold, or gastric inflammation can all cause vomiting in cats.

Symptoms: The vomit contains hair and mucus; or vomiting food, yellow water, and foam, and so on.

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

When the cat is vomiting, it is recommended to let the cat fast for one day, give it some warm water to drink, and then feed it some pet probiotics to adjust its flora. If the vomiting symptoms stop, you can feed it a small amount of softened cat food or canned food with more soup, which is easier to digest. If the vomiting condition does not improve, it is recommended to seek medical attention.

Hygiene: Due to the large amount of hair on the cat's body, it is easy to carry various bacteria and fleas. For the sake of the cat and the owner's health, the cat should be regularly bathed and groomed;

Diet: Different cats have different preferences for food. Owners should not randomly choose cat food available 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 utensils for the cat;

Health: Like humans, cats can also get sick. When a cat is sick, it must be taken to a specialized 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. They are always curious about everything and their nature causes them to like entering enclosed spaces. Therefore, the owner must close doors, windows, and lids to prevent the cat from getting into potential danger;

Living space: Cats love to lie down and take a nap. Therefore, as the owner, you should prepare a small cushion for it to sleep on. After the cat has used these cushions for a long time, there will be a lot of bacteria, so you must pay attention to cleaning and disinfection;

Cat litter: The problem of pets urinating and defecating anywhere has troubled many pet owners, but cats are actually very clean animals. As long as the owner provides the cat with cat litter, the cat will go to the cat litter box by itself;

Cats cannot tolerate being coerced by their owners. When the owner forces it to do something, it becomes annoying. Therefore, the owner should trim the cat's nails at any time to prevent getting scratched and infected while playing with it.

Grooming Time: Recommended once every three days

1. Relax the cat: Before grooming, you can give the cat a massage. After the kitten purrs, you can proceed with the following steps;

2. Brush along the hair: From the back -> waist -> buttocks -> tail; 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 chest to abdomen: Hold the cat, sit in a person's position on the leg, and brush from top to bottom. The cat's belly is sensitive, so the cat owner must be quick and accurate when grooming;

4. Brush the cat's head and face: You can brush from the cat's head or face towards the neck. Be careful with the cat's eyes;

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

6. Finally, use a comb to brush again, remove excess hair, and tidy up the cat's fur to complete the entire process.