How to Prevent Cats From Getting Sick in Winter?

Here are some ways to prevent cats from getting sick in winter:

maintain a suitable indoor temperature, avoid cold air stimulation, and reduce the occurrence of cat colds, respiratory infections, and other problems.

Entering winter, we welcome the most vulnerable period for cats. Many people have noticed that as soon as the temperature drops, their cats at home begin to inexplicably experience symptoms such as vomiting, tears, or conjunctivitis

If it’s the south, the weather can be hot and cold, with 30 ℃ during the day and 16 ℃ at night… not only can’t people handle it, but cats can too.

In the southern regions with large temperature differences, remember to close the windows before evening to avoid the wind blowing into the room at night. During the day, when the temperature is high, you can open the ventilation.

In the cat’s favorite activity area, arrange some warm supplies appropriately, such as cheap plush carpets, which can be directly laid on the floor, and can be thrown away if dirty.

Catching a cold in the abdomen is the main cause of seasonal vomiting in cats! Problems such as sudden vomiting, tearing, or conjunctivitis are most likely to occur with temperature changes.

In addition to keeping cats warm appropriately, it is also important to focus on improving their resistance.

1. To improve the resistance of cats through dietary management, the first step is to start with their daily diet.

a. If you choose to feed cat food, you must pay attention to the nutritional value of cat food. In addition to caring about protein content, you should also pay attention to whether the ingredients listed at the top of the ingredient list are effective nutritional ingredients

(Key point: Meat protein is definitely better than plant protein, cats are carnivores), and attention should be paid to whether the ratio of taurine and other trace elements is reasonable.

Cat food is relatively easy to feed and store, but it is dry food with low water content, so it is important to pay attention to the cat’s hydration. For a more balanced nutrition, you can make some boiled meat to add to your cat’s meal.

(Attention: Families who are accustomed to buffet style feeding should pay attention to timely replacement of cat food and water that have been stored for too long, in order to prevent cats from deteriorating their physical condition or even getting sick due to long-term consumption of stale food and water.)

b. The most important thing in wet food/raw bone and meat feeding is to pay attention to whether there is any spoilage, try not to expose the food to the air for too long, and also pay attention to the supplementation of trace elements.

Canned staple food is the first choice for the vast majority of poop scoopers, so beginners should be cautious! Too many beginners think that raw meat is simply feeding raw meat, and in the end, it becomes malnutrition

c. Feeding some nutritional supplements in moderation. If your cat has poor gastrointestinal health and is prone to soft stools, you can feed probiotics to regulate its digestive system during special periods such as seasonal or food changes; If cats have liver or intestinal diseases, they may need to supplement with complex vitamin B/vitamin B12; If a cat suddenly develops “pica”, such as eating hair or plastic bags, it may be due to a lack of trace elements. You can supplement trace elements to see the effect.

2. There are countless ways to keep the space where cats are kept clean.

If you want to get sick less, don’t be lazy! Attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the space where cats are located, especially in multi cat households and cat houses. Regular cleaning and disinfection are necessary to reduce the risk of disease occurrence. Cat utensils should also be cleaned and disinfected frequently, cat bowls and water bowls should be cleaned regularly, and cat toys should also be disinfected regularly.

3. Reducing stress in cats: If cats are constantly under high stress, their immune system will be greatly affected, making them susceptible to various diseases.

Keeping cats physically and mentally comfortable is also a way to enhance their resistance.

Interact more with cats and don’t ignore them for a long time; Prepare various toys for cats to entertain themselves; Create a safe and comfortable space for cats; Cat houses and families with multiple cats should pay attention to whether the relationships between cats are good, and if there are borderline cats, timely care should be given.

4. It is important for cats to maintain a daily level of exercise, as reaching the standard of exercise can not only enhance immunity, but also reduce the risk of obesity.

It is recommended that cat owners accompany cats to exercise and play every day, using toys that cats are interested in such as cat teasers or laser pens to increase their interest in sports. At the same time, the vertical space at home can be fully utilized to arrange cat climbing frames, cat pedals, and other exercise areas for cats.
Still the same sentence: Don’t be lazy! This is necessary! Interacting with cats can enhance the relationship between humans and cats. The poop scooper can be cured, and cats can gain stronger physical fitness. It’s a cost-effective deal no matter what!

5、 Getting vaccinated and deworming cats on time can prevent various diseases and enhance their immunity to specific viruses.

However, it is important to note that cats should not take a bath before or after vaccination, and to observe their condition after vaccination. Although the incidence of vaccine allergies is low, it does not mean that they will not occur…

Here, it is important to pay attention to the role of vaccines, but the effectiveness of vaccines cannot be deified. Vaccination cannot achieve 100% immunity, so it is still important to pay more attention to the health of cats in daily life.

Deworming cats on time is also important, even if your cat does not go out and only stays indoors, but you have to go out, especially since many scavengers come into contact with other animals outside and get close to their own cats after returning. Parasites can penetrate everywhere, so both internal and external drive should be taken seriously.