Obesity should be scored according to the BCS physical condition of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. What is the mental state; Whether the walking posture is normal.
Observe physical signs
temperature
When a cat is at rest, its body temperature is usually between 38. 1 degree and 39. 1 degree. Generally speaking, I would recommend measuring the skin temperature of thighs. When the cat's temperature is higher than 39.5 degrees, the shovel officers should be vigilant.
pulse
Usually, the pulse number is close to the heart rate. When measuring the pulse, gently press your hand near the femur. Because of the difference of cat breed and age, the pulse rate is normal at 1 10-200 beats/min.
dehydrate
Gently lift the skin around the cat's neck with your thumb and forefinger, and then release it. Healthy cats' skin will recover immediately, but cats with dehydration symptoms will be delayed for two to three seconds. The heavier the dehydration, the worse the elasticity, and the longer the skin will recover.
Comprehensive inspection
eye
Eyelid conjunctiva is usually pink and white, and it is normal to see redness and edema when infected, and occasionally see capillaries.
In addition, eye secretions are a concern for everyone. There is a small amount of clear tears, which are generally brown after oxidation; If the secretion increases and the white and yellow secretion of eyes is abnormal, you should consult your pet doctor in time.
nose
The nose is wet and dry when resting.
Generally, there is no nasal discharge or a small amount of nasal discharge. If you sneeze a lot, you should pay attention to yellow purulent nose.
oral cavity
For cats with gingivitis, the gums will be red, and it is easy to bleed when touched. The severity also needs to consult a professional pet doctor.
Bad breath, drooling and oral ulcers are also common symptoms of oral diseases. The shovel officer can open the cat's mouth and observe whether the gums are red, whether there are ulcers on the tongue and palate, and whether the throat lymph nodes are swollen. If so, it is recommended to consult a pet doctor.
ear
Slight oil leakage is normal and need not be cleaned. If there is an increase in earwax, or if there is any thick and black hard shell in the ear, it may be a symptom of ear mites. Take medicine in time and clean the ear canal at the same time.
skin
Cats secrete too much oil, which leads to greasy hair and deepened skin. Generally, daily cleaning is enough. If there is a peculiar smell (excluding the situation that the stool occupies the bottom) and the skin is severely red, it is recommended to consult a pet doctor.
The symptom of black chin is that there are black particles on the skin, and the skin may have rashes and blisters.
anus
If the color of the cat's anal gland changes from white to gray and licks the anus repeatedly, it is necessary to squeeze out the dirty things in the anal gland, which is also commonly known as squeezing the anal gland.
If you see a white tapeworm egg knot around the anus, you need to repel insects immediately.
genital organ
On the issue of genitalia, it is generally recommended to consult a pet doctor in time.