Symptoms of feline folliculitis and how to treat it

I know this, alcohol, the effect is obvious, and the effect is fast. Alcohol not only has a good bactericidal effect, but also inhibits the secretion of oil, thereby speeding up the healing of the disease. However, the smell of alcohol is really unpleasant, and if there is a wound on the affected part of the cat, it will cause pain after application, so the cat will have a strong rejection.

It is recommended to dilute the alcohol concentration before giving it to cats. Then match the cat with Wangzisi to enhance the physique.

The best way to get folliculitis in cats

If the cat's chin turns black and the black spots can't be wiped off, the cat is likely to have folliculitis. The symptoms of feline folliculitis are similar to acne and acne on our faces, and Dr. Paw Paw recommends the following methods to deal with it:

1. Replace the cat's food bowl, try to provide white porcelain or stainless steel food bowls, do not use plastic food bowls, and pay attention to cleaning the cat's food bowls frequently;

2. Replace cat food, if the cat food that is usually fed to cats is too oily, it will easily lead to excessive intake of oil in cats, causing hair follicles to be blocked and causing folliculitis;

3. Keep the breeding environment clean, the breeding environment is too dirty and easy to breed bacteria and viruses, which will lead to cat infection.

For the black chin symptoms that have appeared in cats: pet owners can take care of the cat's chin frequently, use salt water or green tea water to disinfect the cat's chin, and then apply erythromycin ointment to the sick cat**. If the cat's black chin symptoms are more severe and have not been improved, it is recommended to take the sick cat to the pet hospital**.

Folliculitis is caused by endocrine disorders, which are manifested by many small black spots on the chin, like cinders, and also occur at the base of the tail of cats, which is manifested as the root of the tail always looks very dirty, as if it cannot be washed. Folliculitis is not a big problem, in fact, the method is very simple, as long as it is cleaned with alkaline detergent, you can use soap for laundry to wash the tail of the cat.

Use a clean cotton swab dipped in diluted alcohol to wipe off the black spots, and at the same time, because alcohol has a disinfecting effect, it can also disinfect the inflamed part. Then apply erythromycin ointment to the reddened **. Because feline chin folliculitis is caused by the cat's eating habits or excessive hormones, it is necessary to wash the affected area for a continuous period of time and make the affected area anti-inflammatory.

1.A diagnosis is required**, the common causative agent of feline folliculitis is staphylococcus, but ringworm and Demodex mites can also cause it.

2.For bacterial folliculitis, cephalexin can be used in combination with chlorhexidine for medicated baths.

3.For folliculitis caused by Demodex mites, a medicated bath can be performed with doramectin combined with stone sulfur mixture.

4.For folliculitis caused by ringworm, itraconazole can be used with spicy wash for medicated baths.

What medicine is used for feline folliculitis

1. Western medicine**

For feline folliculitis, western medicine is one of the preferred methods. Some common medications include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antifungals, etc. Among them, antibiotics can effectively kill the bacteria that infect folliculitis and help reduce the symptoms of inflammation.

Anti-inflammatory drugs can soothe inflammation and reduce pain and swelling. Antifungal drugs are indicated in cases where feline folliculitis is infected with fungi. However, the use of Western medicine** needs to pay attention to the dosage and use of silver slag to avoid adverse effects on the cat's body.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine**

Traditional Chinese medicine also has a good effect on the ** of feline folliculitis. Some traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions can regulate the balance of qi and blood in the cat's body, enhance immunity, and thus achieve the effect of folliculitis. Commonly used methods of Chinese medicine include Chinese medicine decoction, Chinese medicine soaking liquid, etc.

These methods of Liang judging Chinese medicine** need to be carried out under the guidance of a veterinarian to avoid adverse reactions caused by the wrong use or overdose of Fengxiao.

3. External application of drugs

Topical medications can be applied directly to the lesion site of feline folliculitis to reduce inflammation symptoms and help restore health. Some common topical drugs include some herbal ointments, aloe vera gel, effervescent tablets, etc., which have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-itching effects, which can effectively reduce the symptoms of feline folliculitis.

4. Symptomatic**

Depending on the type and severity of feline folliculitis, the veterinarian may treat the symptoms based on specific symptoms**. For example, if feline folliculitis is accompanied by itching and hair loss, the veterinarian may prescribe additional medications to relieve itching or promote hair growth. If it is a long history and severe feline folliculitis, the veterinarian may also use surgery**.