Dermatophytosis is a common fungal infection in dogs and cats that can affect hair and nails in addition to the skin. Dermatophytes are very fond of creatine. Creatine is a protein that is produced by skin cells and is located on the outer layer of the skin. Dermatophytes make the hair loose so that it can easily fall off, and this hair loss usually causes a tan or coin-like appearance in dogs.
However, in cats, this pattern of hair loss may not be very obvious, and even some cats may not show any specific skin symptoms at all. But sometimes itching can occur in both dogs and cats.
Other symptoms of dermatophytosis include dandruff, darkening of the skin or even small pustules.
Since dermatophytes can also affect the human skin, they are in fact one of the common human-animal diseases. So it is recommended that you visit a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment if you notice these symptoms in your pet.
Several clinical and laboratory tests are performed to determine dermatophytosis in dogs and cats. And after the disease is diagnosed, the animal will be treated.
Treatment of fungal infections is usually a long-term process. Therefore, accurate and timely treatment should be carefully considered, depending on the extent and location of the involvement, the treatment and prescription include shampoos, creams and lotions and oral medications.
Measures such as shaving the animal’s hair, disinfecting and vacuuming the affected animal’s place of residence speeds up and improves the quality of treatment in addition to prevention of the spread of the disease.
Dr. Hasanzadeh Veterinary Hospital makes it easy and convenient for pet owners by its professional team to treat such diseases
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