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Step 1
Shampoo your cat with a lime sulfur dip. Wear gloves during this process and remove all jewelry. Lime sulfur dip tends to have a rotten egg odor and can change the color of your jewelry. Antifungal shampoos are another option and should be used every 4 to 6 days.
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Step 2
Shave your cat's hair around the infected area. This method is primarily used for longhair cats and households with multiple cats. Be careful not to irritate the skin as it may spread the infection.
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Step 3
Visit your vet to get a ringworm vaccination for your cat. This typically involves three treatments and helps your cat develop immunity to the fungus.
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Step 4
Talk with your vet about using Griseofulvin to treat your cat. Given twice a day for several months, it allows your cat's immune system to fight off infection. It has some side effects, so check with your vet first.








