Fungal ointment for cats is necessary to help cure cats affected by fungus, especially when anti-fungal shampoos have been used but do not work, it is necessary to use this product. The use of ointments can help remove spores that cannot be removed by the anti-fungal shampoo you use.
Anti-Fungal Ointment recommendation
Cat fungus ointment can be found anywhere, either in online stores or at the nearest veterinary pharmacy. Because this disease is quite common, so many are in stock. Here are recommendations for anti-fungal ointments for cats in pharmacies:
1. Bally Salve Cat
Bally Salve Cat is one option that you can use to be used as a cat fungus medicine. How to use this ointment is relatively easy, just apply it twice a day to the area of infection.
Then after that, you have to wash your hands so as not to get infected. Oh yes, according to information from various sources, this ointment is among the safe ones without side effects, so it is safe if licked by cats.
2. Miconazole Nitrate
Miconazole Nitrate is the nitrate salt of Miconazole ointment that works by binding to the cell membrane of fungal spores and inhibiting their formation.
In addition, in more severe stages, this ointment can work by damaging the structure and killing recalcitrant fungal spore cells.
How to use:
- Clean the infected skin area
- Then apply the product evenly
- Although it is safe to be licked, it is best to prevent cats from licking it, especially if it has just been applied, so that the ointment absorbs and works first.
Meanwhile, the dosage of this ointment is used 2x a day directly on the infected area.
Miconazole Nitrate Benefits:
Treats cat fungal diseases such as Dermatophytosis, Tinea Versicolor, and Candidiasis.
Inhibits the growth of Microsporum, Epidermophyton, Candida, Trichophyton, and Malassezia furfur fungal spores.
3. Plumpyy Fungus Ointment
Plumpyy Fungus Ointment can be used as a treatment for cats and dogs affected by bacterial, fungal, Demodectic mange, Scabies, Ringworm, and parasite infections.
You can find this ointment at the nearest veterinary pharmacy with a fairly cheap dowry.
How to use is as follows:
- Clean your hands with hand wash
- Clean the skin of the cat affected by the infection
- Apply and rub Plumpyy ointment until flat
- For dosage, use it twice a day
- Do this until the cat recovers
- But if it doesn’t go away, take it to the doctor
4. Ketovar
Ketovar is an ointment that already contains Ketoconazole which is a synthesized imidazole dioxolane derivative that has a function as an anti-mycotic in the skin.
The way the substance works is by disrupting the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal membrane.
Moreover, Ketovar is equipped with vitamin E which can accelerate the healing process after being infected with fungi.
In addition, this ointment is also claimed to keep fur smooth and not fall out due to fungal invasion.
Ketovar Ingredients:
Ketoconazole…………………….20mg
Vitamin E……………………………3mg
Dosage and How to Use :
Apply to skin affected by fungus with a dose of 2x a day
Rub gently until evenly spread.
If you are worried, you can use a cotton bud.
Use a maximum of 14 days, if it exceeds that, you should take the cat to the doctor
Side Effects:
Giving this ointment can cause redness, itching, rash, nausea, and vomiting if not suitable.
Ketovar Benefits :
Treats fungal infections in cats
Inhibits & kills the growth of fungal spores
Accelerates the wound-healing process of fungal infections
Accelerate the recovery process so that fur grows quickly
5. Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole ointment can be used for cats affected by Candida fungal infections in the skin (cutaneous candidiasis), ringworm (tinea corporis), and tinea manum fungal infections.
This product can be used about 2 to 3x a day with a thin layer, not too thick so that it is immediately absorbed by the skin.
Then if you can wear a cone / e-collar so that the treated area is not licked by the cat. At least let the ointment sit for half an hour so that it is absorbed into the skin.
Only after removing the cone so that it is not damp.
To help speed up the healing process, it is advisable to shave the area of skin affected by the fungus. So later when giving ointment can be easier.
