Feline tinea is a skin disease in cats caused by fungal infection. Currently, there are 5 types of fungi that have been found to infect cats and cause skin diseases. Among them, Microsporum canis is the most common, followed by Microsporum gypsum. Although cat tinea is not It is a serious disease that is very fatal, but it is very stubborn and easy to relapse after being cured.

Now let me explain some knowledge about cat ringworm in detail.

　【What is cat ringworm?】

Ringworm is a skin disease in cats caused by fungal infection. There are currently 5 types of fungi found to infect cats and cause skin diseases, of which Microsporum canis is the most common, followed by Microsporum gypseum.

Although cat ringworm is not a fatal disease, it is very stubborn and is more likely to relapse after treatment. If the scavenger doesn't pay much attention to cat ringworm and allows it to develop, it will appear all over the cat's body, which will look scary visually. Therefore, some new scavengers who are not very responsible fail to treat cats in time when they encounter cat ringworm, which eventually spreads over a large area. Those scavengers who cannot accept the cat's condition will choose to kill the cat. Abandoned...

　【Why do cats get ringworm?】

Cats infected with ringworm are generally caused by the following reasons:

　1. Malnutrition and poor resistance

　2. Living in a humid environment and poor sanitary environment

　3. Frequent bathing and failure to dry after bathing

4. Cross-infection (infected by other cats)

　[What are the symptoms of cat ringworm?]

1. Skin flakes appear in the affected area and local hair loss begins, and the skin becomes red and swollen.

2. A round ringworm spot will gradually form (also after a person is infected), and gray and white flakes will appear on the skin.

3. Due to itching, the cat will continue to scratch the affected area, and in severe cases, the skin may break and aggravate the condition.

But in fact, the symptoms of cat ringworm are not as typical as everyone thinks. In many cases, it cannot be diagnosed simply by observing the skin with the naked eye. Usually, veterinarians need to use the following methods to determine the condition and then treat it symptomatically.

1. Wood’s lamp:

This is one of the commonly used methods in hospitals, but the diagnostic probability of Wood's lamp is not 100%

2. Microscopic examination:

But because fungal spores are very small and may not be discovered, this is only one of the auxiliary methods.

3. Fungal culture:

One of the most common ways to diagnose cat ringworm. This method can not only treat cat ringwormBy confirming the diagnosis, you can also learn the specific fungus species and thus the source of infection.

4. Biopsy sampling:

This is rarer than fungal culture. It is also used to increase the accuracy of the diagnosis of cat ringworm and to be used for difficult and complicated diseases in cats.

　【Prevention and Treatment】

Due to the cumbersome steps to diagnose cat ringworm, cat ringworm caused by different fungi is different and cannot be lumped together, and the medication must be more targeted.

Therefore, fellow shit-slayers, please do not blindly seek medical advice online or make your own judgments. If you feel like giving medicine to yourself, to avoid improper treatment and causing more serious problems, let’s take a look at the scientific treatment methods~

1. Seek medical treatment promptly and do not blindly judge by yourself or consult online.

2. After diagnosing cat ringworm, please prioritize disinfecting the home environment and cleaning it thoroughly, including the cat’s food bowl and toys. Don't let fungus continue to lurk in your home!

3. During the treatment period, you can consider keeping the cat in a cage to prevent secondary infection, because cat ringworm is actually a zoonotic disease, and the possibility of infection to humans cannot be ruled out. At this time, the owner must not throw away the cat Cat! Isolate the cat instead!

4. Pay attention to the body’s resistance and supplement nutrition in time. Cat ringworm can be cured only when the resistance is up. Eat a balanced nutritious diet and don't be picky about food or skipping meals. Only when you have enough nutrition will your cat's ringworm go away.

5. If there are too many affected areas, consider shaving. In order to prevent the cat’s disease from spreading, we recommend that pet owners let professionals help shave the affected area. Be careful not to cause damage by shaving without permission!

6. Take oral medications or use other antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs according to medical advice.

7. In severe cases, topical antifungal ointment or regular medicated baths may be considered.