How does it look like cats?

About this disease, which affects people and animals, everyone has heard. It is caused by various pathogenic fungi or viruses. There are several varieties of fungi: anthropophilous, zooanthrophilous, geophylic. Depending on this, different types of lichen are distinguished. Anthropophilous fungi can affect only a person. Geophilnye - are transmitted by contact with the soil. But zooantropophilous fungi can be transmitted to us from domestic or wild animals. Most often they are dogs and cats. Pink or herpes zoster cause viruses. Consider all types of this disease. It is necessary to know how cats and people are affected by lichen, so that you can react to it quickly and not start the disease.

Types of hair loss in cats and humans

  1. Pink lichen is accompanied by the formation of spots that have round or oval outlines. They are flaky and have a pink color. Scientists are still arguing about the causes of this disease. But it is established that most often it affects animals and people who are weakened by a cold. It is believed that this lichen is not very contagious, and other family members suffer very seldom. The rash usually appears on the torso. First there is a lonely spot, and then a lot of small "children". Usually the rash does not merge. In the center of the spot appears peeling.
  2. Shingles . It provokes its latent varicella virus (herpes of the third type). On the belly or in the region of the ribs, bubbles form which burst. But it happens that other parts of the body are affected.
  3. Peregrine lichen . Most often it occurs in hot countries, but we also meet it. Called mushrooms. It appears in the form of small yellowish-brown spots with indistinct borders on the back, neck or paws (in people on hands). When they are scraped, they flake.
  4. Ringworm is the most dangerous and widespread species. What does ringworm look like? It causes oval or round spots that spread quickly enough over the body of the animal. The whole body and head are affected. Hair as if broken, and there is a baldness, which is reflected in the name - ringworm . The disease causes itching and is very hard to tolerate.
  5. Wetting lichen (eczema). How to determine such a deprivation in a cat? On the skin, it manifests itself in the form of redness, flaking, cracks or bubbles. There are spots of cyanotic or pinkish color. There is burning and itching. But the nature of such a disease is allergic, and it is not contagious.

The most dangerous of the listed varieties of this skin disease is ringworm. They are most often affected by kittens and preschool children, people and animals with weakened immunity. Fungus in the skin or coat can persist for years. The first signs of ringworm in cats - the appearance of bald spots on the wool, which begin to increase. Any site with a "broken hair" you must certainly cause suspicion. Even a centimeter spot on the head of your pet should be carefully considered in order not to start the disease.

It is best to contact the clinic in time to an experienced specialist who will prescribe an effective treatment . After all, the disease is difficult and difficult to treat. Not one week it is necessary to smear stains, while there will come an improvement. Know how it looks like a cat's diarrhea, you need every dog ​​breeder or cat lover. Sometimes the bald patches first all and limited, but over time, when the immunity of the animal weakens, the disease can dramatically manifest itself. Even when everything seemed to have passed, it is necessary to continue treatment, completely passing the course. This is necessary so that fungi do not resume their activities. Only two negative scrapings made in the clinic can determine that it's time to stop the procedures. Disinfect the floors, steam or the means that the vet tells you, and do not self-medicate. Good nutrition, quality care and limited contact with wild or stray animals, will help you avoid infection.