Blackened cat nails may be caused by dirt, fungal infection, interdigital inflammation, congestion caused by injury, etc. The owner can try to clean the cat's nails first. If the black substance in the nails can be washed away, it means it is dirty and just clean the cat's nails. If it cannot be washed off or the cat is accompanied by other symptoms, such as redness, swelling, rotten nails, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then carry out corresponding treatment after diagnosis.
1. Dirty things
If the owner does not clean the cat's litter box regularly and the litter box is too dirty, the cat may step on some dirty things and stain its toenails. This situation is not a big problem. The owner can first cut the cat's nails short, then use a toothbrush or brush dipped in some pet shower gel, soap or toothpaste, gently brush off the dirt on the cat's nails, and then rinse them with clean water. . In addition, owners should also pay attention to maintaining environmental hygiene, change cat litter regularly, and clean the cat litter box frequently, so that the cat will not dirty its claws when clawing at the cat litter.
2. Fungal infection
If the cat’s feet have symptoms such as itching, partial hair loss, dandruff, and scabs in addition to black nails, it may be infected. fungi. Because the fungus is contagious, it is recommended that the owner isolate the cat, and then promptly consult a pet doctor for medication. Generally, antifungal drugs containing ketoconazole and terbinafine are needed.
3. Interdigital inflammation
If your cat has redness, inflammation, pus and other symptoms between its toes, it should be considered as suffering from interdigital inflammation. This situation is usually caused by the owner's improper feeding and management. For example, after taking the cat to play on a wet lawn, he does not wipe its toes with a dry towel, which causes the cat to suffer from skin diseases and eventually develops into interdigital disease. inflammation. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time, insist on cleaning the cat's wounds and spraying medicine every day, and strictly wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat to prevent the cat from licking the wound.
4. Congestion caused by injury
There are blood lines in the head of the cat’s nails. If it is hit by a heavy object or stepped on, it may cause bleeding. The bleeding time is relatively long. It will turn black over time. If the owner finds that the cat has a strong sense of pain and refuses to be touched, it is most likely that the cat is in pain.It turns black due to congestion caused by the injury. This situation may cause nail necrosis and may cause purulent inflammation, so it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment.
