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Ringworm is known to be a skin infection that is highly contagious caused by molds like fungi called Dermatophytes. These fungi can affect both humans and animals. This mold-like fungi can be transmitted in many different ways. We need to be aware of how these infectious skin diseases like fungi are being transmitted. Your dog or cat may develop ringworm.

Your pet cat can be very susceptible to this Ringworm cat fungus when they are still young (under 12 months of age). They are more susceptible to be affected due to the fact that their immune system has not yet been fully matured to fight or battle this fungus.

These fungi can be transmitted by direct contact with the infected pet or humans and exposure in a contaminated environment. Your cat can become infected by this Ringworm cat fungus through direct exposure with other animals that are infected via the environment; such as contaminated bedding, grooming equipment, carpet and furniture. The spores are usually attached to the hairs, which spread into the environment and can live or remain infective for up to 13 months.

How will you know if your cat is infected? You can check your cat for some circular patches of hair loss in every part of its body. It can appear as reddish in color or sometimes grayish.

You can treat this Ringworm cat fungus by some proven treatments and methods used by others; such as Griseofulvin, an anti-fungal tablet or drug used to treat Ringworm fungus. You give this to your cat orally. There are also other drugs that are known to treat Ringworm fungus; Ketoconazole (Nizoral), Itraconazole and Terbinafine – (Lamisil).  You should consult your veterinarian for further instructions and prescriptions. You can also try a Topical antifungal medication. You can apply it directly on the affected area once a day for 10 days or as directed by your vet. Also bathe your cat using anti-fungal shampoo and Lime sulphur dip. This helps get rid of the hairs off the spores. In this way, they do not drop into the environment and result in re-exposure of your pet from the spores.

These are just a few remedies on how to treat your cat that is infected with Ringworm cat fungus. Try doing these methods and treatments to see a positive result. Treatment will take time for it to have an effect. So, be patient and don’t expect an instant cure or result after applying or doing one of these methods.

About the Author
Belinda E. Long has a strong dislike for ringworm and doesn’t want anyone to have it. She has gotten rid of ringworm herself and built www.curingyourringworm.com to share her knowledge on how she cured her and her family’s ringworm problems.