Feline Onychomycosis

Feline onychomycosis is a skin disease caused by fungal infection in cats or humans. The pathogenic bacteria mainly include Microsporum canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. When cats come into contact with the pathogenic bacteria, they develop skin diseases such as ringworm. Cat owners should promptly send their cats to the hospital for treatment and thoroughly disinfect their living environment.

How to diagnose feline ringworm

Feline ringworm is caused by Microsporum canis infection, which is a type of fungal infection. The clinical symptoms are mainly extensive hair loss. However, there are many skin problems that can cause similar symptoms, including various bacterial infections, allergies, endocrine disorders, and parasitic skin problems. To distinguish between ringworm and other skin problems, a sample must be taken for microscopic examination or a fluorescent light examination for preliminary diagnosis. Only after confirming the type of skin problem can accurate and effective treatment be administered.

Symptoms of improving ringworm

When feline ringworm is improving, the color of the affected area lightens and gradually approaches the surrounding healthy skin color, and it no longer spreads. The area of hair loss begins to grow small hairs, the scale decreases, and the itching sensation weakens. The frequency of the cat scratching itself reduces. However, even when the ringworm improves, treatment cannot be stopped because ringworm is highly prone to recurrence. If it is not cured completely, it will reappear after a period of time.

How to treat severe ringworm

It is recommended to first take the cat to a pet hospital for a skin disease examination to determine if the ringworm is causing the problem. If the ringworm is severe, cats require anti-fungal medication, along with oral antibiotics for treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to boost the cat's immune system and supplement with additional B-group vitamins. After the cat's ringworm has recovered, continued medication should be administered for a period of time to consolidate the cure.