Jul
25
Can a cat get a yeast infection from licking a yeast infection?
ByI know that sounds like a great question, I had a yeast infection in my navel (weird, I know, but the doctor confirmed this) and I woke up one morning with my cat licking my navel! Gross. But anyway, it is possible that he will get a fungal infection in your mouth now? If so, how to cure it or what signs should I look to see if he has one?
First of all, that is fucking nasty. Second of all, yes, but im not sure how to treat it.
ar first i thot u were trolling lol! but i dont think so call a vet or the spca and ask just in case. good luck with your belly button lol
well one site says it’s not a prolproblemhealthy cats, but the symptoms can be redness, hair loss, and etc…let me just copy n paste lol.
The most common symptom of Malassezia (YEAST) infections in cats is hair loss. Chin acne, redness, and seborrhea can also occur.
Treatment can be approached in several different ways. For a long-term solution to the problem the underlying condition must be properly treated, whether it is a bacterial infection, allergy, or seborrhea. Once all of the underlying conditions are addressed, then either localized or generalized treatment can begin.
To provide an inhospitable environment for Malassezia, lipids on the skin need to be removed. Chlorhexidine shampoos that are 1% or stronger, and shampoos containing benzoyl peroxide and sulfur can be used. Human shampoos containing ketoconazole have also been used.
For localized treatment of very small areas, miconazole cream is applied twice daily for several weeks.
For cats with more severe cases, or in those that are resistant to topical treatment, oral ketoconazole or itraconazole can be administered for several weeks. A response is generally seen within 1-2 weeks, however, therapy needs to continue for an additional 3-5 weeks. Both of these oral antifungal drugs are very effective, but because of their potentially toxic side effects and expense they should only be used under direct veterinary supervision.
I doubt it. The yeast would wind up going down to the cat’s stomach and the acid and digestive juices would kill the yeast.
, I had a yeast infection in my belly button (odd, I know, but the doctor confirmed it) and