Cat Has Ringworm

Cat ringworm treatment

1. Clean the infected area with clean hair.
2. Check for ringworm infection on other parts of the cat's body, especially the soles of the feet.
3. Wear a headband to prevent contamination.
4. Apply medication and clean the infected area daily.
5. Boost the cat's immune system.

Ringworm is a skin disease caused by fungal infection in cats. It is mainly caused by Microsporum canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes infections. After infection, the cat will experience hair loss at the infected site, and circular or oval-shaped patches covered with scales and secretions will appear. This usually occurs on the cat's head, tail, limbs, and abdomen. Once the limbs are infected, it will spread faster. The cat will scratch itself, causing ringworm to spread to other parts of the body.

Most cats carry fungi initially, but they don't get infected because their resistance is strong. However, once the resistance decreases, the fungi will multiply rapidly. Ringworm cannot be left to heal on its own – most ringworm infections cannot recover without treatment. Owners must clean and apply medication daily. If the infection is severe or located in special areas, such as the mouth or eyes, where it is difficult to treat and may be accidentally ingested by the cat, medication intake may be necessary.

In addition to using medication to kill fungi, cats also need to supplement their nutrition and boost their resistance to recover from ringworm faster and prevent recurrence.