Cat folliculitis and cat ringworm are two different skin diseases, their source of infection, symptoms, treatment methods are different, and folliculitis is not contagious, cat ringworm is contagious, and even infected to people. Next, Dr. Claw will share some knowledge related to cat folliculitis and feline ringworm.
First, the source of infection of cat folliculitis and cat ringworm is different
Feline folliculitis is a bacterial infectious skin disease, while cat ringworm belongs to the fungal infection skin disease, and the source of infection of the two is different. Direct invasion of bacteria can cause cats to be infected with folliculitis, mainly caused by staphylococcus, there will be local skin redness, swelling, hair removal, etc., if it is severe, it will be accompanied by ulcers, pus blood leakage and other symptoms, but folliculitis is not contagious. Cat ringworm, on the other hand, can be transmitted not only to cats, but also to people, and this fungal infection of skin diseases is more common in frail or malnourished cats.
Second, the symptoms of cat folliculitis and cat ringworm are different
1, folliculitis symptoms: folliculitis commonly known as black chin, is the manifestation of endocrine disorders, the main symptom is that the chin will have a lot of small black spots, a bit like sticking to cinder, will also occur in the tail of the cat, such as the tail always looks dirty, like not washed clean. If there is inflammation, hair loss, dampness, or odor, treatment is needed.
2. Symptoms of cat ringworm: the cat is mostly manifested as rough hair, there will be scales falling off on the hair, oval ringworm spots will be formed, there will be a large number of hair loss at the ringworm spots, and the skin will appear redness, swelling, itching, pain, pimple formation and other symptoms, which can be systemic.
Third, the treatment methods of cat folliculitis and cat ringworm are different
1. Folliculitis treatment: first of all, use warm water to clean the inflamed place, then use hydrogen peroxide for disinfection, and then use a bactericidal spray to spray directly on the inflamed place. The prevention of folliculitis should also pay attention to the cleanliness of the cat's living environment in daily life, and pay more attention to diet.
2. Cat ringworm treatment: the cat will be unable to help but scratch with its claws and claws because of pruritus, resulting in hair loss. Cat ringworm needs to go to the hospital in time for treatment, in order to prevent the cat from scratching too much, but also to put on the Elizabeth ring, usually pay attention to the cleanliness of the affected area, the cat's hair and dander should be cleaned up in time to avoid secondary infection. Feline ringworm is caused by infection with fungi, and the owner can usually take the cat out to bask in the sun.
Cat folliculitis and cat ringworm are diseases that directly hurt the skin of cats, which mainly requires attention to the skin cleaning of cats in daily life and take precautions.