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What to do if your cat's paws are rotting?
Your cat's paws rotting may be caused by injuries, contact with high-temperature items, or skin diseases. When discovering that your cat's paws are injured, it is recommended to send your cat to a pet hospital for trauma treatment and check if the injury involves the bones of the cat's palm. Meanwhile, you should also put a protective Elizabeth collar on the cat and wrap the injured pad to prevent the cat from licking the wound and causing infection. In addition, preparing a clean litter box and providing a hygienic living environment for your cat can help the wound recover faster.
- Trauma
When a cat accidentally gets scratched by a sharp object while playing or fights and injures its paws, if the owner doesn't notice in time, the cat's paw pads will eventually become red, swollen, and even infected. Therefore, owners should always pay attention to their cat's condition and take them to a pet hospital for inspection when they find abnormalities. If it is confirmed to be scratched by a sharp object, make sure to check for foreign objects in the ulcerated area during debridement and remove them promptly if found.
- Exposure to high-temperature items
Cat's paws are relatively fragile, and if they come into contact with items with high temperatures, they can easily suffer burns. If not handled promptly, this can lead to ulceration of the pads. Therefore, owners should always store these high-temperature items securely to prevent cats from coming into contact with them. If the cat accidentally gets burned, timely anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered.
- Skin diseases
Skin diseases are mainly caused by secondary bacterial infections, which can lead to infections and abscesses in areas such as the toes and pads. This is usually related to the cat's long-term residence in damp environments, and symptoms generally include local redness, itching, and pain. If this is the case, it is recommended to consult a professional pet doctor for medication or take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment.