If a cat's lower lip is swollen and raised, it may be caused by trauma, folliculitis, furuncle, periodontitis, apical periodontitis, etc. It needs to be treated promptly with drugs and surgery. Through effective treatment, the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Local skin damage will help the skin of the lower lip return to normal. If this symptom continues to worsen, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a local regular pet medical institution for relevant examinations in time. After understanding the specific cause of the disease, standard treatment can be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, which will help promote local recovery.
1. Trauma
If the cat’s lower lip is subject to direct or indirect violence, it will cause local skin and soft tissue damage and affect the speed of blood flow. Causes swelling and appears raised. It is necessary to take pet-specific blood-activating and analgesic drugs under the guidance of a doctor for improvement.
2. Folliculitis
It is mainly an inflammatory disease involving hair follicles. Skin diseases, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, can cause damage to the hair follicles around the cat's lower lip, causing symptoms such as white pustules, red papules, and localized swelling and pain. You need to take antibiotics as directed by your doctor.
3. Boils
Boils occur in hair follicles and their deep surroundings Acute purulent inflammation of the tissue may be caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis or Streptococcus infection, which will cause pea-sized nodules to appear on the cat's lips or other skin, accompanied by a fluctuating sensation. If not treated in time, the nodules will develop. The volume gradually increases. You can use antibiotic ointment as directed by your doctor.
4. Periodontitis
It is a chronic inflammation that occurs in periodontal tissue , the main symptoms include red and swollen gums, bleeding, loose teeth and other symptoms. If you don't pay attention to your cat's oral hygiene for a long time, dental plaque and calculus will accumulate on the tooth surface, causing periodontitis. If the cat suffers from other oral diseases, such as pulpitis, dental caries, etc., it can also lead to periodontitis. Endocrine disorders can affect cats’ oral health and increase periodontal disease.risk of inflammation. It is recommended to check the cat’s oral cavity regularly, brush the cat’s teeth or feed it with dental cleaning food, and keep the living environment clean and hygienic.
5. Apical periodontitis
Mainly occurs in the tissues around the tooth root apex Diffraction disease will cause symptoms such as tooth bite pain, repeated swelling of the gums, and pus discharge. As the disease progresses, abscesses may form in the gums, causing swelling of the lower lip. Surgical treatment is required under the supervision of a doctor.
During the recovery period, local skin care must be taken care of. Do not allow the cat to scratch the local area with its claws, otherwise it will easily lead to increased swelling and affect the recovery time.
