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Take care of personal hygiene items.
You need to take care of the personal hygiene items you use (towel, comb, washcloth). Teach children to take care of their personal towels and brushes. Warn them about the possible consequences of using someone else’s personal hygiene items.
Towels are an excellent environment for the growth of bacteria and fungi, especially if they are constantly in a humid environment. Using a dirty, wet or not your own towel can cause infection not only with ringworm, but also with other bacteria that also cause skin infections. It is recommended to wash towels every 4 days.
Given the fact that often the washcloth does not have time to dry completely, it is an excellent environment for the reproduction of all the same bacteria as in the towel. So take care of washcloths – dry them and do not allow anyone else to use.
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Do not come into contact (do not touch and do not allow children to play) with stray animals (cats, dogs).
All children love animals and from an early age, seeing a cat or dog on the street, immediately try to touch them. But petting a stray cat is not worth it, especially for pregnant women and children. The animal can cause not only allergies, but also be a carrier of dangerous diseases (eg, ringworm).
Ringworm is most common in stray cats, but you can also get ringworm from a pet if it has not been vaccinated. Cats with ringworm have “bald spots”, but they may not be present. Only a veterinarian can diagnose ringworm with a special lamp. Therefore, periodically visit a veterinarian, get tested to make sure the animal is healthy.
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It is necessary to keep the animal and its place clean.
Animals are sensitive to many bacteria and fungi that cause many diseases. So, do not forget to carry out daily personal hygiene of the pet (bathe, clean ears, cut nails and hair). Your veterinarian will tell you how often and correctly to perform these activities.
Also, to prevent ringworm, it is necessary to conduct regular cleaning in the room where the animal lives. It is recommended to clean the pet’s toilet after each urination or defecation, as this environment creates conditions for the reproduction of bacteria and fungi. Bowls for food and water should always be clean to avoid intestinal diseases.
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Check the health of your pet (cat, dog).
Regular consultations and examinations by a veterinarian are required to maintain the pet’s health. The specialist will help to identify problems and diseases at an early stage and start treatment in time (for example, for ringworm – Malaseb Combo Pack, Sebazole Shampoo). Therefore, you need to visit a specialist regularly.
No less important aspect of caring for pets is timely vaccination. Vaccinations are necessary for the animal.