Why do cats get ringworm?

Cats get ringworm mainly due to direct infection, indirect infection, poor resistance of the cat itself, and damp living environment. Direct infection refers to direct contact with sick animals, such as sick cats or dogs. Indirect infection refers to contact with items contaminated by the skin scrapes or other secretions of sick animals, such as food bowls, beds, etc. In addition, because ringworm is highly contagious, cats diagnosed with ringworm need to be isolated for feeding and treated with antifungal drugs.

1. Direct or indirect infection

Ringworm is a fungal skin disease with strong infectivity. Dogs and cats can also spread it to each other. Therefore, if healthy cats directly contact sick animals or indirectly contact skin scrapes and items used by sick animals, such as food bowls and beds, they are prone to infection. It is recommended that owners avoid taking cats outdoors to contact unfamiliar pets. When a cat is diagnosed with ringworm, it is necessary to isolate and feed it promptly.

1. Poor resistance

Cats with poor resistance are also prone to ringworm. Therefore, in daily life, pet owners need to supplement vitamins and high-nutrition food for cats. Meanwhile, feeding lecithin and fish oil can improve skin resistance. Especially for young animals, their skin is more susceptible to damage than adult animals, so ringworm is most common in young cats.

1. Humid living environment

If the cat's living environment is damp or the cat is not dried properly after taking a bath, the long-term wet hair can easily lead to ringworm. Therefore, owners need to keep the cat's living environment dry and well-ventilated, disinfect regularly, and dry the cat's hair promptly after bathing.