If you have a garden or let your furry go outside you must be very careful, especially in spring. There are some herbaceous plants that produce spikes, which could end up in your furry's nose and cause a lot of discomfort.
Although it is more frequent in dogs than in felines, these furry ones can also give you the odd scare. For this reason, below we are going to tell you everything you need to know about spikes in cats.
What are spikes?
Spikes are the seeds of grass-type plants, such as wheat, cereal, and the like. They are designed so that when an animal touches them, they are released. Thus, they end up hooked to the fur, but they do not stay where they are, but can "climb" with each movement of the "victim", making it easy for it to reach the eyes, nostrils, mouth or ears.
How do I know if my cat has it?
You will know if your cat has been unlucky enough to end up with a spike on its body if:
- Shake your head hard and walks leaning to the side.
- He cleans his eyes a lot, which will have them watery and with legañas.
- Sneezes very hard and very often.
What to do?
If you suspect that your cat has any, it is important that you take him to the vet as soon as possible to avoid infection. Once at the veterinary clinic or hospital, they will examine the area where the spike can be found, and they will proceed to remove it.
In the event that it is in the nostrils or if it is a very nervous animal, they can put a little anesthesia to keep it calm and relaxed.
The spikes seem harmless, but it is best to avoid getting the cat near them. This way we can be sure that nothing will happen to it.