First, the etiology and harm of ringworm in cats and dogs
Ringworm in cats and dogs is a A highly contagious fungal skin disease, this disease is a contact infection, not necessarily direct contact, indirect contact may also cause infection, people and other animals may suffer from it, the old and the young are weak and immune Deficient people are most at risk of contracting the disease, which often occurs in malnourished and debilitated cats or dogs. Low resistance is the main reason for ringworm in cats and dogs, followed by their unsanitary living environment or the lack of timely protection from the source of bacterial infection.
When cats and dogs have severe ringworm, their skin will lose hair on a large area, resulting in erythema or crusting. The area of the ringworm is very itchy, and some pets will scratch because of this, and then secondary bacterial infection, severe exudation, causing the skin affected area to be red, swollen and eroded, and even suppuration in severe cases. If this fungal skin disease is not treated in time, the infection will spread from the middle of the affected area to the surrounding circles, and the treatment will only be more difficult at that time.
Second, prevention and treatment of cat (dog) ringworm
1. Shave the affected area and stick to the medication
Find all areas of ringworm and remove the hair around the affected area. When dandruff and scabs form in the ringworm area, the owner needs to wash the affected area with warm water every day and apply hot compress to the affected area, and then apply anti-inflammatory drugs specially designed for pet dermatitis, such as zinc oxide ointment and skin spray.
2. Keep the indoor environment clean and dry
Fungus likes to live in a hot and humid environment. If cats or dogs live in this environment for a long time, their skin will be easily damaged. Various fungal infections, resulting in ringworm. Therefore, the owner must keep the indoor ventilated and dry, which is the safest and suitable living environment for the owner and the pet.
3. Take cats to bask in the sun to sterilize
The sun’s ultraviolet rays can kill large animals to a certain extent. some fungi. Therefore, when the sun is just right, pet owners may wish to put the cat in a cat cage
and place it in a place where it can be exposed to the sun. This will not only kill certain bacteria on the cat’s body, but also enhance the cat’s absorption of calcium.
4. Regular cleaning and disinfection of pet’s daily necessities
The pet’s daily necessities such as bedding and toys of cats and dogs must be thoroughly disinfected to prevent their skin from being repeatedly infected by bacteria.
5. Enhance the nutrition of pets and improve their resistance
In addition to cat food or dog food, the owner should also provide them with a variety of foods, such as occasional food. Give them some complementary foods such as cooked beef, chicken porridge, and fruits to fully supplement their vitamins and proteins to enhance their resistance.
6. If the pet has ringworm and there are many family members or pets, in order to prevent the fungus, it is best to send it to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment.
Reminder: Whether it is cat tinea or dog tinea, the treatment methods are the same, the above methods can be used, I hope that the owners usually Pay attention to the pet’s diet management and the cleanliness of the living environment, so as to prevent pets or themselves from contracting ringworm and skin diseases!
