Why Cotton Swabs Can Be Dangerous for Cats: Several Reasons
You can tell legends about the cleanliness of cats, but at the same time, you can’t forget that there are a couple of places where the fluffy creatures can’t reach.
First of all, these are the ears, which no cat can clean on its own.
Of course, caring owners make every effort to help their cat maintain its neat appearance. This is the reason why cotton swabs are used.
But you should never use these hygiene products - there is always a risk that the stick may penetrate too deeply inside, which will lead to damage to the eardrum.
The stick does not remove the wax, but rather pushes it further in. The result is a plug and hearing loss.
The same applies to homemade tampons made from cotton wool and matches - there is a high risk that the cotton wool will slip off and remain in the ear.
But that's not all - for reasons unknown to us, members of the feline family have an inexplicable love for cotton swabs, or rather, for the process of chewing them.
When cotton wool gets into the intestines, it can cause digestive problems, and sometimes such entertainment even leads to the need for surgical intervention.
