In a study of non-complicated skin and soft tissue infections, moxifloxacin was found to be equivalent to cephalexin in the treatment of cellulitis and skin infections [ 3 ]. In the case presented here, an infected cat-bite wound was successfully treated with intravenous followed by oral ......
If a cat infected withBartonella henselaebites or scratches you hard enough to break your skin, then the bacteria can get into your body. You may also get infected if an infected cat licks a sore, wound, or scab that you have. In some cases, you may get infected by rubbing your eyes...
Most affected pets require prolonged treatment (up to several months), depending on the severity and extent of the disease. Treatment for cryptococcosis may include surgery to remove lesions in the nasal cavity or on the bridge of the nose. The outlook for cats that are als...
Rabies is a severe, usually deadly disease caused by the rabies virus (Rabies Lyssavirus). It is present throughout the world and can affect all mammals. Unfortunately, this means humans as well as our domestic pets. Animals and people usually become infected via a bite or scratch from a r...
These wounds can easily become infected. If you observed the burn yourself, provide the details to your veterinarian. If the burn is mild, it may require no treatment other than a soft or liquid diet until the soreness has disappeared. If tissue damage is extensive, your veterinarian may ...
An infected cat bite wound will be red, swollen and painful, and the infection can spread through the surrounding tissues, causing a condition called cellulitis, or through the blood to other areas of the body, causing blood poisoning (called septicemia). People who get an infection may suffer...
The wound should not be taped or sewn together. You may need a tetanus shot. Oralantibioticsare usually recommended for stings that become infected. Antibiotics should be taken for at least 5 days after all signs of infection have cleared. Potential drug allergies should be checked prior to sta...
Due to excessive licking, the wound or affected area could become larger and even infected. If this area is situated on the torso, the Medical Pet Shirt® could be used to cover and protect this area. Close After a medical procedure Did your pet undergo a medical procedure near the ...
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Treatment often consists of a combination of oral antifungals and topical therapy, as well as environmental decontamination and cleaning to prevent reinfection via the fungal spores. If possible, until the cat is cured, isolation of the infected feline from any non-infected animals is ideal. In ad...