Can I use miconazole on my cat?

Can I use miconazole on my cat?

MICONAZOLE SPRAY contains the anti-fungal agent Miconazole Nitrate for the management of fungal infections such as ringworm, and superficial skin infections caused by yeast. Safe for use on dogs, cats and horses.

Can you put lotrimin on a cat?

Topical terbinafine (Lamisil) and clotrimazole (Lotrimin), are not recommended for use in pets as they do not reduce further growth of ringworm lesions.

What else looks like ringworm on cats?

The affected skin is often scaly and may look inflamed. However, ringworm can look very similar to many other feline skin diseases, including some of the clinical manifestations of flea allergy dermatitis, and may present as symmetrical alopecia or even feline acne.

Is Imaverol safe for cats?

Imaverol (Enilconazole) This product is not currently licensed for use in cats. However, it can be used ‘off-licence’ to treat Microsporum canis or Trichophyton spp.

What antifungals are safe for cats?

Oral antifungal medications should also be used to treat ringworm in cats. These include drugs like itraconazole (typically at 5-10 mg/kg orally once a day for 3 weeks), fluconazole, terbinafine, griseofulvin, and ketoconazole.

How can I treat ringworm on my cat at home?

The most common way to treat ringworm in cats is to use a combination of topical therapy (application of creams, ointments, or shampoos) and systemic oral therapy (administration of anti-fungal drugs by mouth).

How do you get rid of ringworm on a cat fast?

The most effective treatment for ringworm in cats is lime dipping in combination with oral anti-fungal medication. Other treatments include the application of topical anti-fungal cream and bathing with anti-fungal shampoo.

Do you wash Imaverol off?

The solution is to be applied diluted to the animal, it is not to be rinsed off. You are wasting your time doing it if you don’t leave it on to dry as per the product sheet.

How long do I need to isolate my cat with ringworm?

Treatment usually lasts about 5-6 weeks, although this time period can be longer for some cats. In terms of quarantine, most cats that are being treated aggressively only need to be isolated from 2-4 weeks. You will be the best judge of your cat’s progress (by visually seeing, or not seeing, ringworm outbreaks).

Is there a pill for ringworm for cats?

Which is the best treatment for ringworm in cats?

“Spot-treatment” with topical drugs has limited effectiveness–whole-body dipping (rinsing) is the best method. The best topical rinses include twice-weekly lime sulfur solution or enilconazole (Imaverol®); combinations of chlorhexidine plus miconazole or ketoconazole are also helpful.

Is it safe to give enilconazole to cats?

Enilconazole should be used cautiously in cats as its safety has not been established. It should also be used cautiously in pregnant or lactating pets, although use is likely safe. Are there any drug interactions I should be aware of?

What are the side effects of itraconazole for cats?

Itraconazole is given by mouth in the form of a capsule, tablet, or liquid to treat fungal infections in cats and for off label treatment in dogs and small mammals. The most common side effects are anorexia, vomiting, liver toxicity, skin lesions, or limb and vessel swelling.

Are there any topical antifungal products for ringworm?

A new study compares the efficacy of commercially available topical antifungal products against ringworm spores. It’s important to emphasize, as the author did in the discussion, that this was not a clinical study and results may or may not reflect what happens in infected cats in a clinical setting.