If cat ringworm appears as a scab, it is usually in the middle stage. When a cat is infected with tinea felis, dandruff will appear at first, and then circular hair loss will gradually occur, and then spread to the whole body. Using Wood's lamp fluorescence examination, you will find that there is obvious fluorescent green phenomenon in the areas where the cat loses hair. In the middle stage, scabs will appear, and if the cat moss heals, it will slowly start to grow hair.

At this time, the owner should not peel off the scab, and do not let the cat scratch it to avoid scratching it and causing infection. Once the scab is removed and the cat scratches other parts, it will also cause infection in other parts.

If the scabs fall off naturally and the skin slowly returns to normal, no further treatment is needed. If there are still obvious dandruff, it is recommended to continue using the medication.

What to do if a cat gets tinea felis

1. Cats need to use antifungal drugs for treatment in time after they get tinea felis. It is necessary to remove the hair in the affected area first, then use a hot towel to apply hot compress, clean the skin flakes and scabs in the affected area, and then apply medicine. You can use a topical spray containing terbinafine hydrochloride or a topical spray containing itracan. Treat with topical ointments containing azole or ketoconazole.

2. If the cat has tinea felis infection area around the mouth or face, using external drugs may be licked by the cat, leading to poisoning, so it is best to use oral drugs or medicated baths for treatment. Commonly used antifungal drugs include tablets containing terbinafine hydrochloride, itraconazole and other ingredients for treatment. During the treatment of cat ringworm, you must confirm complete recovery through examination before stopping medication, otherwise the treatment process may be prolonged.

3. During the treatment of cats, owners need to pay attention to their own protection. Cat ringworm is a zoonotic disease. You can wear gloves when applying medicine to cats. You must wash your hands and disinfect frequently after touching cats. On the other hand, you can feed the cat vitamin B, lecithin, etc. to help the cat improve its skin resistance. You can also take the cat to get more sun to promote the recovery of the cat's hair.