1. What should I do if my kitten has ringworm?
Kittens infected with ringworm need timely treatment. Ringworm is generally a skin disease caused by fungal infection, most of which are Canis vulgaris. Ringworm infection will not cause cat death However, if the cat ringworm is not treated in time, it is easy to cause the fungus to spread to all parts of the cat’s body. If there is parasitic infection, in severe cases, individual relatively young cats may die, and their physique will gradually deteriorate. Therefore, newly bought kittens with cat ringworm must be given drug treatment in time.
What medicine is used for cat ringworm?
If the infected area of the cat is small and the symptoms are relatively mild, you can spray the skin spray on the affected area of cat ringworm, three to five times a day, usually 5-7 days to see the effect.
If there is more dandruff on the affected area of cat ringworm, in addition to the spray, it is recommended to add an anti-microbial Fuente ointment to apply it to promote skin repair. If cat ringworm has infected all parts of the cat’s body, and the cat’s spirit and appetite are affected, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for treatment in time, and check whether the cat has other physical abnormalities.
2. Precautions during the treatment period of cat ringworm
1. Buy kittens with cat ringworm should pay attention to isolation, especially if there are other cats at home, you should try to avoid contact between kittens and other cats to avoid further spread of cat ringworm.
2. Although ringworm does not cause itching in cats, it is recommended to wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat during treatment to avoid spreading the fungus to other parts of the body when the cat licks its fur.
3. The cat litter
, toys, bedding and other items used by the kitten should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected once a week. After the cat is cured, it should be disinfected every two weeks to avoid fungus from falling into the environment. Reinfection of the cat.
4. The infection of cats with ringworm is usually related to insufficient immunity. Parents need to pay attention to supplementing nutrition for cats to enhance immunity, and pay attention to balanced nutrition in their daily diet, especially the content of vitamins and proteins.
After treatment and recovery from ringworm, it is also necessary to keep the environment clean and dry, the cat’s diet is adequate and nutritious, and let the kitten get more sun exposure to reduce the chance of recurrence of ringworm. If you are not sure whether the cat’s skin disease is a symptom of cat ringworm, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian before taking the medicine, or go to a nearby veterinary hospital for a skin scraping examination.
