Ringworm in Cats: The Most Common Skin Infection for Felines

black and white cat laying on ground showing ringworm in cats

Ringworm in cats are the most common skin infection.

Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is the most common in cats. It affects the hair, skin, and nails.

While it affects humans as well as other pets, including dogs, it is also the most common contagious skin infection found in cats. For pets and humans the skin (and in act mucous membranes) is one of the first line of defense for the body.  If there is stress in the Integumentary System, and there is a suspected fungus, then the integrity of intact skin could be compromised.

Ringworm in Cats: How Do I Know if My Cat Has Ringworm?

The fur on our pets can hide a lot of issues with their skin! The most common location to look for ringworm is on the tail, head, or ears. If you are concerned that your pet may have ringworm, look for the following signs:

  • small, round skin sores that are sometimes scaly at the center
  • small, round skin sores that may have accesses
  • hair loss where sores are present
  • red skin or darkened skin
  • itching

Ringworm in Cats: How do they get it?

Ringworm can be contract both directly and indirectly by an infected individual. It can be spread from species to species. For example, it is not just spread from cat to cat. It can also be spread from cat to dog, dog to human, etc.

picture of gloved hands pulling back cats fur to show ringworm in perts

What to Do If Your Pet has Ringworm?

There are a number of at-home remedies you can use to help with fungal infections such as ringworm. First, with any suspected skin issue, give your cat a thorough going over, looking at the ears, tail, paws, armpits, along with the easier to see areas of the back and tummy.

Always dso your best to keep your cats skin clean, and if there is a wound, seek veterinary attention. For fungal issues, wash the area regulary and be sure to dry. Fungus and mold love damp dark places!

Apply any of the following to the affected areas after each cleaning, if appropriate for your pet:

Manuka honey (use a cotton ball or gloved hand for application)
Smart Silver  (spray or use a cotton ball for application)
Apple Cider Vinegar (NEVER place undiluted apple cider vinegar on your pets skin. Please dilute to a 50/50 ratio and use a cotton ball for application)
Aloe Vera Gel (use a cotton ball for application)

**All remedies have anti-fungal properties**

Once a topical remedy is applied, put a cone collar on or a small t-shirt to  keep them from scratching the affected area.

If you have used a Full Scan to test your cat, you may have seen some Fatty Acid Imbalances come up on your pet’s report! Many times we see Omega 3 imbalances. You can help your cat by adding small amounts of fish oil to their diet, or even plain sardines.

Some cat’s do well with coconut oil as a support in the diet, too.

If you are concerned that your pet may be suffering from ringworm or some other skin issue, contact PetMedella at 612-812-9121 or email us at info@petmedella.com.

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