I. What is cat tail folliculitis?
Folliculitis on the cat’s tail is an internal inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the hair follicle, and folliculitis is mostly a secondary infection. The dorsal side of the cat’s tail is rich in sebaceous glands, which secrete oil for marking. Excessive oil secretion can lead to the accumulation of hair in bundles, commonly known as “horse tail” or “cauda equina”. Unneutered male cats are prone to cauda equina, and the most common breeds are Himalayan, Persian, Siamese and Rex.
Stallion tails are prone to secondary bacterial infection causing folliculitis. The clinical symptoms are swelling and hair loss at the base of the tail near the anus, pigmentation and darkening of the skin on the affected area, accompanied by redness, inflammation, and sometimes unpleasant odor, small black spots at the root of the hair, and the hair is easy to fall off. Due to the pain and itching caused by the dermatitis, the cat will keep licking and biting its own tail, causing the skin lesions to expand.
Second, how to treat cat tail folliculitis?
When the cat has folliculitis and severe hair loss on the tail, the first thing to do is to adjust the cat’s eating habits and reduce fat intake. At the same time, local cleaning and sterilization should be done well, and external medicines should be used in conjunction.
Treatment steps:
1. Shaving: This is to reduce the bacteria, dust, grease, etc. absorbed by the remaining hair, and at the same time, it can improve the penetration effect of topical lotions and drugs.
2. Medicated bath: Regularly use degreasing shower gel such as herbal formula skin health shower gel to clean, or special antibacterial medicated bath to clean the affected area, gently massage the part of cat folliculitis, weekly 2-3 times.
3. Sterilization: In some cases, some male cats’ stallion tails can be improved and prevented by sterilization, but not all cases are effective, but sterilization can prevent other diseases at the same time, so it is recommended Take your cat to neuter in time.
4. Secondary infection: Use targeted drugs for the pathogens that are easy to cause secondary infection, such as cefadroxil tablets and Fonuoen skin spray for Gram-positive bacteria.
Nursing Tips
1. The hair on the affected area of cat folliculitis must be cleaned and then treated by assistant, which is conducive to the penetration of skin drugs.
2. Cats hate when others touch their tails. If the cat resists strongly during the process of applying the medicine, don’t hold on to its tail, or it will be injured. its.
3. Some lecithin, unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin B complex can be added to the diet, which can promote hair growth and make cat hair soft and shiny.
4. Wear an Elizabethan ring during the treatment process to avoid cats from excessive licking, which will lead to the growth and spread of bacteria, affect the treatment effect and lead to the spread of lesions.
Warm reminder: For more related questions, you can consult a veterinarian.
