Cat moss is the most common disease in cats, more common in malnourished and frail kittens. If the cat has cat moss, it will affect its health if it is not treated in time. Cat moss is a fungal infection, which is a contact infection. If the cat at home has cat moss, it must be isolated and disinfected as soon as possible.
The cat has cat moss.
One, the cat Symptoms of cat moss
Cat moss usually grows on the cat’s face, body, limbs, and tail, and the affected area will have a round or oval moss spots, dander, and hair. Falling, the hair will also become rough, and the cat’s body will feel itchy, so the cat will constantly scratch or rub against walls or other objects with its body.
Second, the treatment method for cats with cat moss.
After confirming that the cat has cat moss, it is best to shave the hair around the affected area and gently wipe with a cotton pad with warm water, be careful not to use too much force. After wiping clean, you can apply for the medicine. You can use the applied skin ointment with a cotton swab and apply it to the affected area or spray it directly on the affected area. In the place of cat moss, remember to put an Elizabethan ring on the cat after taking medicine to prevent them from licking the medicine on the affected area and avoid poisoning and vomiting. At the same time, the surrounding environment should be disinfected regularly, and the supplies, toys, and other items that the cat has come into contact with should be disinfected to prevent the cat from contacting other cats and family members in the house, causing infection. Daily nutritional supplements are also to be done. You can give cats nutritional creams and canned cat food, which can help cats enhance their resistance.
Warm reminder:
Since cat moss is contagious, if there are other cats at home, they need to be isolated and disinfected as soon as possible; the same with family members; try not to touch sick cats; it is best to wear gloves when applying for the medicine and disinfect after applying for the medicine. The home should also be disinfected and cleaned regularly to ensure that the cat’s environment and the objects it touches are clean.