Such diseases of cats as rabies or lichen, known to many. But what if your cat has swollen lower lip? First of all, find out the reason. To do this, assess the general condition of the animal and remember what preceded the appearance of this unusual symptom.
Why is the cat swollen with the lower lip?
This can occur for one of the following reasons:
- Allergy - can develop into plants, household chemicals, parasites (fleas, ticks, etc.). It is necessary to identify the allergen, and then eliminate it as the cause of lip swelling.
- New food - in particular, solid particles of dry food, which can rub, leading to the formation of corn on the shells of the animal's mouth. The recommendations of veterinarians in this case - to translate the cat for softer food.
- Trauma - swollen lips can be swelling due to the fall of the animal. Remember, what was the behavior of the animal on the eve, could not the cat hit or fall from the heights. Dangers of traumatic edema are susceptible to both old and weak animals, and young ones, whose activity sometimes leads to similar injuries.
- Bites - a tumor on the lip can be the result of the bite of another animal, if your cat goes out into the street or divides the home territory with other pets. Inspect the cat for scratches and wounds, and if necessary, treat them with an antiseptic. Bite a cat and can an insect - for example, a bee. In this case, you must first pull out the sting with tweezers, and then gently treat the bite site with soda paste, preferably apply ice.
- Calcivirosis is a viral infection that any cat can get. The main symptom is bubbles 5-10 mm in size on the mucous membrane of the mouth. With calcivose cats become less mobile, lose weight, and from the eyes and nose begin to go serous discharge. With these symptoms, you must always contact the veterinarian.
- A tumor is no less common cause. Feel the lymph nodes of the animal located under the jaw. It is advisable to conduct a histological examination and an X-ray. The main treatment for tumors in cats is surgical.