Cat Herpes

A very common reason of the bald is the herpes (dermatofitosis), a very contagious infection of fungi that seems to be given more in the kitties and in the breeds of long hair. The baldness that the fungus provokes are having a circular or oval form. The most usual places are the head, the ears, the hoofs and the loin. The herpes is transmitted easily by contact to other cats, dogs and to the persons, for what, if our cat has a suspicious bald, it you must take him immediately to the veterinarian. It is possible to confirm the diagnosis projecting an ultraviolet lamp on the affected zone in a dark room, because the fungi sometimes is fluorescent. The veterinarian can take also samples of skin and of hair to examine them through microscope and to do a cultivate. This disease its treated with lotions, ointments or fungicide tablets, But it can disappearing completely after several months. It is important to check to other animals that exist in the house to see if they are affected. The treatment of an herpes epidemic in a house in which there are several cats can be very laborious.

It is necessary to disinfect all the baskets of sleeping and the dishes of food and drink, in order that the disease is not transmitted. And do not allow that the children should play with any cat or infected kitty.