Skin infection

Dermatitis is different from dermatophytosis. The main infecting particles of dermatoses are stylospores. Found around infected hair. Transmission to humans and other animals occurs through direct and indirect contact with stylospores.

Symptoms of dermatitis

A round erythematous alopecia with clear borders will appear. Accompanied by dry dandruff. Over a period of time, circular hair loss will appear in many places on the body. It will spread to the whole body in a short time. There will be no strong itching sensation at first. But if it develops into a secondary infection. Liver itching will worsen.

Core points for treating dermatitis

1. Disinfect twice a day within two weeks. Apply an antibacterial ointment to the round hairless area. Use medicated hair shampoo with antibacterial ingredients to bathe your cat every 3 days. First use general shampoo to clean your hair and then use medicated shampoo to foam. When using medicated hair shampoo, massage the affected area to allow the medication to be fully absorbed. Wash off the medicated hair shampoo after 10-15 minutes. Keeping time is important.

2. If the cat has scratching symptoms, the cat needs to wear an Elizabethan hood. Otherwise, the cat will lick it with its tongue because of itching. Secondary infections can also occur after taking medicines.

3. There is a vaccine called Biocan that is very effective in preventing and treating fungal skin. If vaccination is for preventive purposes. The first vaccination is required at 16 weeks of age. The second vaccination is then given 3-4 weeks later. Only then can basic antibodies be generated. Thereafter, annual vaccinations are required. If vaccination is for therapeutic purposes. This requires a second dose 3-4 weeks after the first dose. If the situation is serious, a third vaccination is required.

4. Long-term use of bacteriostatic agents may cause hepatotoxicity. Therefore, elderly cats need to have a blood test every 1-2 weeks before taking it after confirming the liver-related test values.

5. Fungal skin requires longer treatment than other skin diseases. It may last for several months. Therefore, people who do shit don’t have to worry because things won’t get better right away. Even after the superficial symptoms disappear. Also continue taking the medication for about a week. There are also ointments and medicated shampoos available. to prevent recurrence.

6. The first principle of skin disease treatment is hair shearing. Treating fungi with hair left on can result in incomplete disinfection. The effectiveness of the application will also be affected.