Like humans, cats' skin is also an important organ of the body, which can block foreign bodies or external irritating damage and thus play a barrier and protect. When a cat has problems with its skin, it may be the most direct signal to you when it is uncomfortable.
What is cat moss?
Clinically, it is shown that more than 80% of cats have suffered from cat moss, which shows that cat moss is a problem that most owners have encountered. What is even more annoying is that if a cat has cat moss, it has a great chance of spreading it to the owner or other cats living with it. Therefore, cats with cat moss must be actively treated, otherwise it will easily recur or cannot be completely eradicated. Cat moss is a skin disease caused by fungal infection. Current studies have shown that four fungi can cause feline moss, the most common clinically is Microsporidium Canis. When immunity decreases, malnutrition or the living environment is humid and not tidy enough, it may cause an outbreak of cat moss.
When a pet cat has cat moss, how to treat it to avoid habitual recurrence?
How to judge whether my cat has cat moss?
If a cat has cat moss, the parts of the fungal infection will have root-breaking hair, hair loss, a lot of dander, scabs and knots, and some cats will have itchy symptoms. If you cannot make accurate judgments, you should send it to the hospital in time. Nowadays, hospitals often use fungal culture, Wood's lamp and other means for diagnosis.
It should be noted that hair loss does not necessarily mean suffering from cat moss. Allergic dermatitis, equine tail disease, and bacterial infections may all cause hair loss. If there is no improvement after a round of antifungal treatment, please refer to your veterinarian in time.
Treatment methods for cat moss:
The most effective treatment plan for cat moss is to cooperate with the following two aspects, both of which are indispensable.
1. Oral drugs
itraconazole and fluconazole can both play a good therapeutic role.
usage is:
· Itraconazole: 10 mg/kg (take 10 mg per kilogram of body weight), once a day.
· Fluconazole: 10 mg/kg (take 10 mg per kilogram of body weight), once every two days. Do not take it together with camitidine, amphotericin B, corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory drugs are common), rifamycin and other drugs.
It should be noted that Dr. Donna Stewat believes that this drug is stronger than other antifungal drugs, and she recommends cats over two years old to use it. Please avoid using the above drugs for pregnant female cats. Please consult your doctor for specific treatment plans.
Some owners may be worried about whether easy use of drugs will burden the cat's kidneys. A large amount of clinical data shows that correct use of drugs can not only play a very good therapeutic role for cat moss, but also the burden on the kidneys is within an acceptable range. If the cat has certain diseases, it should be sent to the doctor in time to seek help from the doctor.
2. Topical drugs (washing liquids)
In addition to oral drugs, appropriate medicine baths are also one of the necessary means to treat cat moss.
Antifungal lotion is available on the market. In principle, the use of antifungal lotion or a lotion containing lime sulfur mixture can achieve certain effects. This also has a certain relationship with the owner's personal preferences. Choosing a formal channel to buy is more important than using the correct brand. In the
When the medicine bath, let the lotion stay on the skin for 5-10 minutes. It is best to dry it with a disposable towel or a clean tissue with strong water absorption to prevent re-infection. If the towel needs to be used repeatedly, please thoroughly sterilize and disinfect after use. Medicinal bath twice a week is more effective. It is also recommended to keep the medicinal bath for 2 weeks after it is cured to ensure complete recovery.
It should be noted that unless it is infected on a large scale, it is not recommended to bathe the cat whole body or shave it. These actions may cause the diseased area to spread again or cause fungal infection to other areas. Local medicine bath is a better choice. The course of treatment for cat moss is about one month, and the results of two fungal cultures are negative to determine the complete recovery of cat moss. Please strictly adhere to the medication during treatment. Occasional laziness by the owner is also one of the reasons why cat moss is prone to recurrence.
How to prevent recurrence of feline moss:
Up to 20% of cats are asymptomatic feline carriers, which means they carry a lot of chronic feline moss sporobia, but do not show symptoms. Considering this, if it is a cathouse environment or a family of multiple cats, and if a cat has cat moss, it is recommended that all cats use drugs together, otherwise they are likely to face another outbreak. For families with multiple cat environments, proper isolation is also necessary.
The living environment is closely related to cat moss. To prevent the recurrence of cat moss, in addition to thorough sterilization and disinfection of the environment after the diagnosis of cat moss, regular disinfection on weekdays is also one of the essential prevention tasks. It should be emphasized that cat hair may carry a large number of fungal spores. The blankets and mattresses used by cats are difficult to thoroughly clean. If conditions permit, discard them when they are discarded. The home must also ensure that the original shed cat hair is completely removed.
Regarding the selection of disinfectants: (Data from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine)
For the pheasantis spores spread in the environment, bleach is almost the only option. But many owners and cat owners believe that "Dupon Weike" can also have a good bactericidal effect on sporophyllivia. Considering that bleaching products have a great impact on cats, it is more recommended to use DuPont to sterilize and disinfect. (Note: DuPont Weight may cause the fabric to fade.)
What should I do if a person is infected with cat moss?
If a cat has cat moss, in theory, it is to try not to touch it before it recovers to avoid being infected. But looking at such a cute cat, I believe many owners can't help but caress them. If a person is accidentally infected with feline moss, you can use clotrimazole ointment, ketoconazole ointment and other ointments with antifungal effects. You can use it according to the instructions and it can usually be cured in 2-3 weeks.
It's interesting to say that it's sick with the cat and treat it together, and it feels like hell and gallbladder.
A cat with cat moss is not as difficult as expected, but it requires more patience to cooperate with the treatment. Letting the cat live in a clean and tidy environment and frequent sunbathing can play a good protective role.