In the early stages of kitten ringworm, the main symptoms are local skin redness and swelling and a small amount of hair loss. At the same time, because cat ringworm can cause skin itching, the cat will scratch the skin frequently. Because cat ringworm is contagious, it requires prompt antifungal treatment and the cat must be kept in isolation. It is recommended that the owner wear gloves to apply the medicine to the affected area during treatment, and the home environment needs to be disinfected every day.
1. How to judge whether a cat is infected with tinea felis
Tinea felis is a skin disease mainly caused by fungal spores infecting the skin. First, you can judge by symptoms. It usually presents with symptoms of itching and hair loss, and the hair loss is round in shape, and scabbing will appear later. Secondly, it can be judged through equipment inspection. Usually, a Woods lamp can be used in a dark room for preliminary examination. If the affected area shows blue-green fluorescence, it indicates tinea feline infection, and further hair removal is required for microscopic examination.
2. How to treat tinea felis in cats
After cats have tinea felis, they need to use topical drugs containing ketoconazole for treatment. This ingredient has antifungal effects. It is generally recommended to continue to treat it. Use for 1 month. If the cat scratches the affected area and bleeds due to itching, you need to use iodophor to disinfect the affected area first, and then apply medicine to the affected area. When the infected area is small, you can apply it directly to the affected area. If the cat has long hair and the infected area is large, you need to cut the affected area's hair short first, and then use the drug for treatment. After using the drug, the cat needs to wear Elizabeth. At the same time, it can provide the cat with B complex vitamins to enhance the cat's skin resistance. And the cat’s daily necessities and environment need to be fully disinfected.
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