Animals, like people, can get sick. One of the most dangerous diseases is trichophytosis, or ringworm. It is a fungal disease that is transmitted to the cat by contact with sick animals, with spores on the animal's stool , on the ground, toys, etc. A person can suffer from this disease, especially children.
Ringworm causes fungi. They form a huge number of spores, which contribute to a significant spread of the disease. Fungi are sufficiently resistant to heat and various disinfectants, for a long time are preserved in the external environment. In the human body, spores of the fungus most often get through injuries and scratches on the skin.
The main carriers of the disease are rats and mice. Homeless cats are easily infected with trichophytosis and transmit the disease to other animals if the necessary hygiene measures are not followed.
The incubation period lasts up to a month. Ringworm proceeds in a chronic form. On the skin of the cat appear rounded hairless spots, which are then covered with scales and grayish crusts. Most often, such spots appear on the head, neck and limbs of the animal. The cat can be affected by trichophytosis and claws, which thicken and are deformed.
In an easy case, the disease leads to the loss of hair on the affected area of the skin, the appearance of scabs, which subsequently begin to get wet. Itching is absent.
If the disease is started, the spots merge and cover a significant area of the cat's body. In this case, a large amount of pus accumulates under the crusts. The affected skin starts to itch, the cat lickens and scratches it, while the neighboring healthy areas of the animal's skin are infected.
Treatment of trichophytosis in cats
Before treating trichophytosis, it is necessary to examine the cat and make a correct diagnosis. This can be done in a veterinary clinic after ultraviolet irradiation of the affected animal skin and microscopic examination of the scraping.
Treatment of ringworm is a long process. In an easy stage of the disease, the veterinarian can prescribe antifungal ointments, creams and sprays. Wool around the affected area should be cut
If these measures of treatment do not help, in addition to them, the veterinarian can prescribe drugs that are administered orally.
In order to prevent trichophytosis, all cats should be vaccinated annually. In addition, it is necessary to protect the pet from contact with stray cats, carefully handle all items of care for your pet.
In due time address to the expert, observe all necessary actions on treatment of a cat and then your favorite will quickly be cured, will be always healthy and cheerful.