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- What is aloe vera and what are its medicinal properties?
- In which cases can we apply aloe vera on the cat's skin?
- How to apply aloe vera on the cat's skin?
People who have decided to share their home with a cat can deny, through their own experiences, all the false myths that surround felines, such as that they are skittish or that they just need some care.
The truth is that the cat is an independent and explorer animal, but it is precisely for these characteristics that it requires all our attention, because in its eagerness to discover its environment that surrounds it, it can suffer several damages. Fortunately, many of them can receive effective natural treatment.
In this article by Animal Expert we show you all the benefits and uses of aloe vera for cat skin.
What is aloe vera and what are its medicinal properties?
aloe vera is a succulent plant probably originally from Arabia, it is also known by the name of aloe and although many people believe that it is toxic to cats, the truth is that this is just a myth that has been propagated.
aloe vera has multiple medicinal properties and many of them act on the skin. These properties are as follows and are scientifically demonstrated based on the chemical components found in the plant:
- Antibiotic action thanks to the presence of aloetin
- Antiseptic action conferred by saponin content
- Support in the processes of skin regeneration thanks to the content of amino acids, essential for the formation of new tissues
- Thanks to the presence of barbaloin, emolin and emodin, aloe vera naturally produces salicylic acid, which acts as an analgesic
- Favors wound healing thanks to monosa phosphate, a growth agent that acts on tissues
- It has mucilages, a viscous vegetable substance that acts as an emollient on the skin and keeps it protected
- Improves skin hydration thanks to the presence of mucopolysaccharides
- Anti-inflammatory action thanks to the presence of phytosterols
In which cases can we apply aloe vera on the cat's skin?
Aloe vera is widely used to treat various disorders in pets, for example, its use in dog dermatitis is very widespread, as it is also very beneficial for the skin of cats and represents a natural treatment, respectful and very effective in face of numerous dermatological conditions.
We can use it in the following cases:
- Healing and wound healing
- Skin Allergy Symptoms
- Ulcers and thrush (also buccal)
- Inflammation of the skin from fleas or insect bites
- Foot pad wounds
- burn injuries
How to apply aloe vera on the cat's skin?
It is essential that before applying aloe vera on a wound, clean it beforehand, gently applying water and a neutral soap suitable for veterinary use.
You can apply the aloe vera juice on the affected region, repeating the application at least 3 times a day.
To get a good amount of aloe vera juice, you have two options:
- Extract the pulp yourself from the aloe vera stalks, if you have self-cultivated plants
- Purchase a pure aloe vera gel (aloe vera must appear as the first component in the list of ingredients), preferably suitable for application on human skin (they have a greater quantity)
If you decide to extract the pulp from the stalks yourself, you must make sure in advance that your plant is of the species aloe vera barbadensis, since there are multiple species of aloe and not all of them have the same medicinal properties.
