First, the transmission route of cat ringworm
cat ringworm refers to fungal infection caused by 98% of ringworms in cats are caused by Microsporum canis infection. The main feature of fungal skin diseases is that they are stubborn and easy to recur because they can survive for a long time in the natural environment. Under the right conditions, they can even survive for up to a year.
Therefore, feline ringworm can be spread through the following ways:
1. Cats or people are easily infected with feline ringworm through ringworms on sofas, carpets and other wool fabrics, because these environments are The most favorable place for ringworm to survive and hide. There are also pet owners who let healthy cats and cats infected with ringworm share combs, cat litter
boxes, cat litter boxes, etc., which can also cause cats to contract ringworm.
2. Ringworm can be transmitted by direct touch, for example, people and cats have direct contact with cats with ringworm, or people touch other cats after touching a cat with ringworm , these conditions can lead to cats infected with feline ringworm.
Second, preventive measures for cat ringworm
Although the fungal contagiousness It is stronger, but feline ringworm is not so easily transmitted to healthy cats or humans. It is only when the individual’s resistance is weakened, or he suffers from an immune disease, that feline ringworm is susceptible to infection.
Therefore, owners need to do the following preventive measures:
1. Supplementary nutrition
The infection of cats with ringworm is usually related to insufficient resistance. It is recommended that pet owners give Cats are properly supplemented with vitamin B to enhance the resistance of the skin and mucous membranes and reduce the chance of cats getting sick.
Avoid feeding cats a single low-priced cat food for a long time every day, pay attention to nutritional balance, and ensure the nutritional supplement of various vitamins, trace elements and proteins.
2. Disinfection and isolation
If a cat is infected with ringworm at home, it must be isolated and treated in time, and the cat’s toys and daily necessities must be strictly disinfected to avoid repeated infection of the cat .
When applying medicine to cats, it is recommended to wear gloves and wash hands carefully after applying medicine to avoid being infected with cat ringworm or indirectly infecting other cats.
