Ringworm is one of the most common diseases that cats contract. It occurs due to the formation of a harmful fungus on the skin of an animal. Confusing lichen with other diseases is difficult. It manifests itself in the form of abundant hair loss. In some cases, bleeding ulcers may form on the affected cat's skin.
It is necessary
- - "Griseofulvin"
- - "Intraconazole"
- - "Terbinafine"
- - sulfuric lime
Instructions
Step 1
Despite the fact that you can diagnose ringworm on your own, you should not refuse the help of a specialist in any case. Often this disease becomes the cause of the blindness of animals, as well as their painful death.
Step 2
The most effective and common treatment for ringworm in cats is a course of exposure to the affected skin with special antifungal agents. Most often, medicinal ointments and lotions are used, which must be rubbed into the skin with massage movements.
Step 3
Before using ointments, the wool around the affected skin area is carefully cut or even shaved if necessary. Such a procedure is necessary to ensure maximum contact of the drug with the fungus that causes itching and pain in the animal.
Step 4
Ringworm can be treated with sulphurous lime baths. The procedure must be carried out at least once a day. In a small bowl, dilute half a teaspoon of the preparation, and then rinse thoroughly the animal's fur. Sulphurous lime is readily available in almost every pharmacy. You can replace it with sulfuric ointment.
Step 5
Please note that treatment for ringworm in cats is a complex process that usually lasts at least 30 days. The effectiveness of drugs depends on the immunity of the animal, so the owner should be careful about the diet of a sick pet. The cat should receive a sufficient amount of vitamins and nutrients.
Step 6
If the disease develops at a rapid pace, and the ointments do not relieve the cat's condition, veterinarians prescribe a course of treatment with special injections. The most effective way to get rid of ringworm is considered to be a complex effect on the animal's body with general and local therapy. In this case, ointments are combined with tablet preparations, medicinal baths and injections.
Step 7
When choosing drugs for the treatment of ringworm in cats, pay attention to the composition of the mixtures and tablets. Experts note that the most effective fighters against such an infection are the components of sulfur, creolin and tar. In their pure form, such substances should be used with great care. If they get on the mucous membranes, they can cause severe irritation or cause poisoning of the pet.
Step 8
Antifungal ointments that can cure an animal of ringworm include Griseofulvin, Intraconazole and Terbinafin. However, it is better to start using these drugs only after consulting a specialist.
