How to distinguish cat eczema from cat moss, how to treat cat moss

Characteristics of feline eczema

Damp conditions, sweating, mosquito bites, long Time exposure to the sun, unclean skin, exposure to chemicals, etc. can cause eczema. Eczema can be distributed all over the cat’s body, with varying degrees of erythema, papules, blisters, pus, scaling, etc., which eventually lead to a large number of cat hair loss, and the cat may also become thin.

Characteristics of ringworm in cats

ringworm usually occurs in malnourished and sick cats. In addition, cats are also prone to ringworm if they live in a humid, hot environment. The symptoms of ringworm in cats are peeling, hair loss, and small spots that spread outward into a circular rash the size of a copper coin.

Treatment of cat moss:

1. Mild cat ringworm Treatment

Overtreatment is not necessary when ringworm is not severe. If you give your cat plenty of sunlight and nutrients, it will recover on its own. In addition, the cat must also be dried in time after bathing to ensure that the skin is dry.

2. Moderate cat ringworm treatment

If the cat has symptoms of peeling and peeling, it means that cat ringworm has turned into moderate cat ringworm. At this time, medication must be taken in time to prevent aggravation .

The treatment method is to shave the cat’s ringworm first, then wipe off the scab, gently wipe the hard scab, and then wipe the affected area with medicine, massage gently until absorbed. In addition to skin medication, and then medicated bath. You can take a medicated bath every 2 weeks for 10-15 minutes each time.

3. Treatment of severe cat ringworm

If the cat’s ringworm cannot be cured by ordinary dressings and medicated baths, and new hair no longer grows in the depilated area, then the cat’s ringworm is more serious . At this time, in addition to wiping medicine and medicated bath, it should also be combined with the use of oral medicine and injection medicine. However, oral and injectable medication is not recommended unless necessary as it can damage the cat’s organs.

In the process of treating ringworm in cats, sun exposure and nutritional supplements are very important. Cats with psoriasis can be given some B vitamins to help the skin heal.

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