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What's wrong with the white hair on the cat's nose?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Daniel Miller
White hair in cats may be caused by cold, malnutrition, iron deficiency anemia, colds, cat ringworm, etc. First of all, if it is caused by cold or malnutrition, when the tip of the nose turns white, it is a normal physiological phenomenon. It can be restored to normal by keeping warm and adjusting eating habits. Secondly, if the abnormal white hair on the nose is accompanied by symptoms such as loss of appetite, runny nose, sneezing, itchy skin, etc., it is considered to be caused by a disease. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for relevant examinations in time, and then according to the The examination results actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.

1. Cold

If the weather is cold and local measures are not taken, the nose will be stimulated by the cold wind, affecting the speed of local blood circulation, causing the skin color to appear white. It is necessary to take measures to keep the nose warm, and you can also do local massage, which can speed up the blood flow and relieve the discomfort reaction.

2. Malnutrition

If the cat itself is often picky about food or has a partial eclipse, it will lead to a lack of vitamins or a variety of trace elements in the body, which will lead to a decrease in the body's resistance and also cause nose problems. The color changes and appears white. It is recommended that owners feed their cats food containing vitamins and trace elements to improve their condition.

3. Iron deficiency anemia

Mainly caused by increased demand for iron, excessive consumption, etc., it will lead to a decrease in hemoglobin content in the body, causing symptoms such as pale complexion and listlessness, which can be serious. It may affect the normal functioning of the body. It is necessary to take iron supplements under the guidance of a doctor for improvement.

4. Colds

Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, there will be symptoms such as increased nasal secretions, runny nose, sneezing, etc. When Pete’s skin is irritated, it will cause blood The flow rate is slow, causing the skin to turn white. You can take antibiotics and antiviral medications as directed by your doctor.

5. Cat tinea

It is a fungal infectious disease that commonly occurs on the face, trunk and limbs. The disease will cause round or oval patches on the skin. Ringworm spots appear as gray scales. As the disease progresses, local skin will turn white. You can take antifungal medications as directed by your doctorMedication improves.

During the recovery period, it is necessary to clean the nose and rinse it with running water, which can prevent the growth of bacteria and help local recovery.