Cat Ringworm-Natural Remedies For Cats

Cat ringworm is contagious to other animals and people. There are natural remedies readily available for cats if you do not wish to use commercial products. New medications are available for people.

I remember as a child having contracted ringworm. It was a pinkish-reddish ring about one inch in size scattered on my left forearm, the right side of my face, and on both legs.

I remember itching and scratching. It was contracted from another infected person or pet, sharing personal items, or being around moist environments like shower stalls.

My mother had applied gentian violet once or twice a day to the different areas of my body. I looked like a purple spotted creature. Other children asked what was wrong with me.

Can you remember a time when gentian violet was the choice medicine for fungus and bacteria? I do not see it in use today, as many people are not familiar with this medicine. Nowadays, your doctor will prescribe an anti fungal cream or an oral medication.

If you have experienced ringworm, its appearance and symptoms are the same for cats. Cats get ringworm from direct contact with other infected humans, cats, or droppings around rats or other burrowing animals. We can control its spread using natural remedies for cats.

This fungus can also be contracted from grooming equipment or the environment such as contaminated carpet, furniture, and bedding.

As you examine your cat you will see a circular patch of hair loss or gray patches of baldness. You may also see dry flaky skin or dandruff. The ringworm seems to be more common in long haired cats. The fungus attaches itself to the hair and outer layers of skin, as well as in the claws.

Unfortunately, the fungus attaches itself to cats usually less than one year of age. The thinking is that the immune system is not quite developed to ward off this type of infection. The infection can last as long as thirteen months.

You will be very busy cleaning and decontaminating the cat and its environment with soap and water as well as bleach. You will need to bathe your cat in shampoos and dips. You will want to see the vet to get an anti fungal. If severe you may wish to consider your cat receiving a ringworm vaccination.