Fluffy pet cats are a favorite among many people, but if your cat has ringworm, it will be a headache. Although ringworm will not cause too much harm to people, for cats, the symptoms of ringworm are very uncomfortable and need timely treatment. So, what should you do if your pet cat has ringworm?
First, let's learn about the symptoms of ringworm.
Ringworm is a skin disease caused by fungal infection. Common symptoms include: erythema, rash, scabs, hair loss, etc. in the skin. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by skin ulcers and itching.
If your cat has these symptoms, it is very likely that it has ringworm.
So, what should I do if a pet cat has ringworm? First of all, we need to confirm whether it is ringworm. There are two ways to confirm. One is to check whether your cat has ringworm or ringworm; the other is to cultivate fungal culture and obtain the strain through culture to confirm whether it is ringworm.
If the cat is confirmed to have ringworm, we need to treat it.
There are many methods to treat ringworm, and the specific treatment plan needs to be determined based on the condition.
Generally speaking, first we need to undergo topical drug treatment, such as oral or topical antifungal drugs, sulfonamides, hormones, antibiotics, etc.
At the same time, we also need to carry out environmental sanitation control, such as disinfecting pet cat utensils and living environment to avoid the spread of ringworm in the environment.
It should be noted that ringworm is a highly contagious skin disease, so cats need to be isolated from other pets during treatment to avoid contagion to other pets.
In addition, in addition to drug treatment, we can also help pet cats better fight disease by changing their diet and enhancing their immunity.
For example, a diet rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and other antioxidants, as well as high-quality proteins, can be selected. Finally, it should be emphasized that during the treatment of ringworm, we need to be patient and not blindly stop the medication or increase the dosage.
The treatment must be carried out according to the dosage and medication guidance prescribed by the doctor.
At the same time, do not use drugs blindly before diagnosis, so as not to affect the judgment and treatment of the condition and cause the condition to worsen.
In short, if your pet cat has ringworm, don’t panic, be sure to take it to the veterinarian for treatment in time.
Through medical means, environmental sanitation control, and maintaining a healthy and healthy diet, I believe that your pet cat will recover soon and return to a healthy and lively state.