Mechanical washing of pet food bowls is effective for Microsporum canis decontamination.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Mechanical washing alone can decontaminate pet food bowls exposed to naturally infective material. Dishes should be soaked in hot sudsy water to loosen organic debris, scrubbed until visibly clean and then rinsed. Owners should wear dishwashing gloves for personal protection. PMID: 31313876 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Veterinary Dermatology - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Vet Dermatol Source Type: research