For many, pets are full members of the family. That is why any of their ailment or malaise causes concern in a loving host. Ringworm in a cat is a very unpleasant disease that requires immediate treatment. One of the effective means of dealing with it is the spray "Zoomikol". What is this drug and how effective is it? What does the instruction for spray "Zoomikol" say?
What diseases does the remedy cope with?
Indications for the use of the drug in question is the presence of the following diseases:
- Dermatomycosis in cats is a fungal infection in the form of small round bald patches, most often localized on the face, ears, paws and tail of the animal. However, these areas can also be located on the cat's body. Reminiscent of bite or scratch marks, the affected areas after a while become covered with a crust. Experts attribute the disease to infectious, capable of being transmitted from animal to human. For the successful treatment of dermatomycosis in cats, it is important not only the use of medications, but also the thorough processing of all objects in the house with which a sick pet could come into contact. Especially if there are other animals or children at home.
- Trichophytosis in cats (ringworm) is a fungal disease spreading by spores. Belongs to the category of infectious, externally manifests itself in the form of bald spots on the hairline of the animal. The main danger of the disease is the possibility of infection of her and the person. The incubation period of trichophytosis in cats lasts on average from one week to a month, in most cases the disease takes a chronic form.
- Superficial candidiasis is a disease caused by Candida yeast. In most cases, the appearance of this ailment is due to the prolonged use of antibacterial agents that suppress the microflora that is familiar to the body. Other factors for the development of superficial candidiasis are various infectious diseases. The pathology is easily distinguished from other skin ailments by white flaky ulcers with red edges, mainly localized on the ears and mouth of the animal.
- Microsporia - the development of this pathology is due to exposure to resistant fungi, such as Microsporum canis and M.gypseum. It is possible to detect the disease only by visual inspection, microsporia does not have clinical manifestations. The areas affected by the fungus include the paws, the tip of the tail and the muzzle of the animal. It appears in the form of flaky spots with a pink crust, on the place of which the hair stops growing.
Structure
The components of the spray are:
- Nitroxoline (an antimicrobial agent that affects a number of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as Candida fungi) - its concentration in the drug is 0.35%.
- Thiabendazole (an anthelmintic with ovicidal and larvocidal action) - 0.7%.
- Exocipiens (stabilizing solution for a vaccine containing inactivated rabies viruses) - up to 155.0 g.
Spray "Zoomikol": instruction
The drug in question is applied externally. Affected fungus areas of the skin of the animal should be treated no more than 3-4 times with an interval of 3 to 5 days. The instructions for the spray "Zoomikol" stipulate that the drug should be handled very carefully, in no case preventing it from reaching the mucous membranes of the eyes of both animals and the person treating the pet.
How to apply
The contents of the vial must be sprayed on the affected areas, as well as on the border with a healthy skin at a distance of 1-2 centimeters.
According to the instructions, spray "Zoomikol" can not simultaneously process large areas of the body of the animal. So, with a single application, no more than 30% of the affected skin can be affected. In addition, after using the spray, especially if a large number of four-legged patients were treated, the room in which the procedure was carried out should be ventilated for 20-30 minutes.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Spray "Zoomikol" should not be used in the presence of hypersensitivity or intolerance to the components of the drug. Side effects, in addition to skin irritation, have not been observed over the years of use of the product.
Storage rules
The shelf life of the drug is 3 years. The spray should be stored at room temperature, without being exposed to excessive heating or cooling. Also, the bottle must be protected from bumps and drops.
Cost
How much does the Zoomikol cost? The price for a bottle of spray weighing 155 grams from the Bulgarian manufacturer "Balkanpharm" ranges from 350 to 500 rubles.
Disease prevention
The main risk factor for diseases such as dermatomycosis, trichophytosis, candidiasis, etc., is contact with stray animals. For this reason, owners are advised not to let their pets go for walks unattended. In addition, kittens, elderly cats, and also animals that have recently suffered from any infectious diseases are at risk.
If your pet is infected with ringworm, then the sick cat must be isolated immediately. People caring for a pet must strictly follow the rules of personal hygiene.
Do not forget that, in addition to timely treatment of the skin, a sick cat must be provided with proper nutrition. With fungal diseases, raw meat and fish, eggs, flour products should be excluded from the diet of the pet. Food should be prepared separately for the animal, in no case should you feed it from your table. Another rule - no smoked, spicy and salty.
The main thing is to remember that proper care of a pet during a fungal disease is not only a guarantee of its speedy recovery, but also a guarantor of your personal safety, as these diseases are transmitted to humans.