Back to Disease DictionarySkin

Dermatophytosis in Cats

A fungal skin infection causing circular hair loss and dandruff. A zoonotic disease (transmissible to humans) that spreads easily in multi-cat environments.

Vet Supervised

Symptoms

  • Circular hair loss
  • Dandruff/scabs
  • Skin redness
  • Nail deformity
  • Mild itching

Causes

  • Microsporum canis (most common causative fungus)
  • Contact with infected cats
  • Contaminated environment

Diagnosis

1

Wood's lamp examination

2

Fungal culture

3

Skin scraping

4

PCR testing

Treatment

  • Antifungal medication (itraconazole)
  • Medicated baths
  • Thorough environmental decontamination

Prognosis

Cures in 4-8 weeks with proper treatment, but recurs if environmental decontamination is incomplete.

Severity: Medium

Prevention

  • Test new cats
  • Maintain clean environment
  • Support immune health
CatsMe

CatsMe से अपनी बिल्ली के स्वास्थ्य की जाँच करें

AI एक ही फोटो से आपकी बिल्ली के स्वास्थ्य का विश्लेषण करता है। बदलावों को जल्दी पकड़ने के लिए दैनिक स्वास्थ्य ट्रैक करें।

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play