Cat With Ringworm Cure
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that can attack a cat's skin, hair and nails. It causes hairless lesions to appear on the affected animal. It can be spread by an infected cat to other cats, dogs and humans. Even though it will eventually go away on its own, it should be treated as soon as the infection is discovered because it can spread very easily. There are several different cure options that can be used on short-haired or long-haired cats to cure the ringworm infection.
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Topical Treatment
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According to the Doctors Foster and Smith Pet Education site, mild cases of ringworm in cats can be cured with a topical cream. These creams typically contain a chemical such as thiabendazole or miconazole. These are antifungal agents that kill the ringworm-causing fungus. They work best for short-haired cats. Long-haired cats may need to be shaved in order for topical treatments to cure them.
Oral Treatment
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Cats with severe ringworm can be cured through the use of an oral treatment. Often, this is combined with topical treatment, particularly for long-haired cats or those with severe cases of ringworm. The Pet Education site says that the most commonly used oral cures are itraconazole and terbafine. Some veterinarians may use griseofulvin, but it's not used as commonly as the other options because it is more likely to cause side effects.
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Dips
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Long-haired cats may need to be clipped and bathed in a medicated dip to completely cure their ringworm. The dip can be lime sulfur or a miconazole shampoo can be used during the bath. Many people prefer the shampoo because a lime sulphur dip can tint the cat's hair to a yellowish color.
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