First of all, before the treatment of cat ringworm, first to identify whether the cat is suffering from cat ringworm, specific identification experience refer to the following experience.
Griseofulfide is an antifungal drug that stops the growth of ringworm, but does not destroy it. Griseofulvin works by disrupting the cell division of the fungus and preventing it from multiplying, thus leaving it inactive. Generally, cats need to take the medication continuously for several weeks.
Griseofulvin is more effective if you give it an added fatty food, such as a butter, because it enhances absorption and gets into the bloodstream quickly. The recommended dose is 49 mg/kg once a day for up to 2 months.
Griseofulvin should not be given to pregnant cats because it can cause deformities in kittens in the womb. Griseofulvin should also not be handled by pregnant women. As a precaution, it's best to wear disposable gloves. Although griseofulvin is not harmful to healthy people, it is also important to avoid ingestion.
Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that works by inhibiting the synthesis of fungal cell walls, allowing substances inside the cells to leak out. Ketoconazole has a broader therapeutic range than griseofulvin. In addition to treating ringworm, it can also be used to treat aspergillosis, candidiasis, cryptococcus, and coccosis (these are fungi or single-celled organisms that are sensitive to ketoconazole). As with griseofulvin, treatment takes a long time.
Implement environmental controls. Although medical treatment has been done, it is important to reduce the pollution of fungal spores to the environment. This helps to ensure that once the cat's ringworm is cured, the infection is not repeated.
Keep the cat in a room. Cats lose hair everywhere, which can be a potential source of ringworm infection. Ideally, you should confine your pet to one room to reduce the spread of the infection. Remove all soft furniture except the cat's bed, as they are more difficult to clean. Avoid washing cat items with human items.
The room should be cleaned and disinfected with 1:10 bleach. This means you add 100 milliliters of bleach to every 900 milliliters of water to create a cleaning solution. In an ideal world, all surfaces in the room should be cleaned daily with diluted bleach to reduce the buildup of contamination. The room should also be vacuumed.
Cut cat hair. Ringworm grows on the shaft of hair. To give the ringworm less chance of infecting the cat's coat, and to ensure that less infected hair is shed, it is best to cut the cat's coat short. Remember to use disposable plastic aprons and gloves and dispose of trash promptly.
Washing your cat with the proper shampoo can help clean the hair follicles and reduce the shedding of infected hair and dander. This should be for both clipped and unclipped cats. It is recommended to wash hair twice a week for 6-10 weeks as a combination of antifungal drugs. Shampoos are not meant to kill fungi, but to reduce environmental pollution. Shampoo containing antifungal drugs can also be used.
Understand the prognosis. Healthy cats can heal themselves in about 2 to 3 months. However, during this time, they are still the source of infection, so it is best to isolate them. For cats that exhibit obvious clinical signs (such as hair loss, scales, and itching), clearing the infection is a long and time-consuming process that involves oral medication and topical treatment.