Fungus in cats is commonly known as ringworm or dermatophytosis and is commonly caused by the fungi Microsporum Canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
It can affect cats in all age groups, from kittens to adult cats. However, it generally affects kittens, starting from the ears, head, body, and even legs.
Types of Fungus in Cats
The fungus that attacks cats does not only have one type. But quite a lot and all have their own differences.
Here are the types of fungi in cats:
1. Ringworm
As the name implies, Ringworm is a type of fungus that has the characteristic of forming a circle on the affected body part of the infection.
2. Yeast
Yeast is a fungal infection that usually attacks cat ears. This type is also the one that often infects cats. Because most cats affected by this disease are infected from the ear first.
3. Dandruff
Who has dandruff not only humans, but cats also have dandruff disease caused by fungi.
4. Eosinophilic Granuloma
Eosinophilic Granuloma is a type of fungus that attacks the nose and mouth. So try to pay attention, to where your cat is affected.
5. Acne
Acne in cats generally attacks the chin and around the face, this will look a little prominent.
6. Scabies
Scabies is an infection that comes from fungi and mites in cats. According to my experience, Scabies is the most terrible disease if we look at it physically. Because it can cause cats that were once cute and beautiful, to turn super ugly and terrible at the same time.
7. Stud Tail
Unlike other types of fungi in cats, Stud Tail usually attacks the tail by making it look like it’s oozing oil.
8. Fungal Fallout
Fungal disease in cats on this one is similar to Scabies, but the difference is not caused by mites/fleas, but only fungi.
9. Allergic Dermatitis
Allergic dermatitis is usually caused by an allergy to something, for example, because of allergies to certain brands of food.
How to Treat Fungus in Cats
How to treat cats affected by fungus should first know the causes and types, this aims to make it easier in the process of giving medicine. But even so, because we are laymen, we don’t really understand such things.
So here’s how to treat mold in cats that people commonly do:
1. Cat Quarantine
If you have more than 1 cat, and there is one that has been indicated to be infected, then immediately separate it from a healthier cat.
This quarantine process is necessary so that healthy cats do not get mold like their friends.
2. Clean the Cage and Feeding Equipment
Next is to clean the cage and feeding tools that have previously been used. If necessary brush thoroughly, this is so that no mold sticks in the container or cage.
3. Bathe the Cat with Ketoconazole Anti-Mold Shampoo
In the medical world, ketoconazole is one of the chemical drugs that can treat fungus. So you can try using this shampoo. Once you have correctly identified that your cat has fungus, immediately bathe the cat with shampoo containing Ketoconazole Anti Fungal. But remember, look for one specifically for cats, not humans.
4. Use Anti-fungal Powder
One of the other things you can do is after bathing the cat with an anti-fungal shampoo, then try sprinkling anti-fungal powder.
Hopefully, by using 2 different products in different ways of using, it can make the fungus die faster and disappear.
5. Anti-fungal Spray Medicine
Apart from using the 2 medicines above, you can also try other medicines when the two medicines don’t work. The drugs mentioned are anti-fungal sprays.
There are quite a lot of types. Just choose according to your finances, while regarding usage, then just spray it into the infection area.
6. Buy Antibiotics
Another alternative is that you can try buying antibiotics at the nearest pharmacy. Giving antibiotics aims to help the healing that is being done by external drugs.
So it means that antibiotics only serve as a helper from the inside.
7. Take to the Vet
The most appropriate step if you have seen your cat indicated to have mold is to take him to the veterinarian. So that it can be handled by the right person.
Besides that, you don’t have to bother looking for medicine, because it has been provided by the veterinarian.
This information about fungi in cats complete with types and how to treat them.
