Comments on: Are there any folk remedies for treating ringworm in cats?

By: Seattle

Seattle — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:13:39 +0000

Hi there… veterinary treatment is necessary in all cases of ringworms because of the risk of infection of humans and contact animals. Some cats will not eliminate infection unless they are treated medically. Additionally, it is impossible to diagnose a cat as having ringworm based on its appearance alone because this is so variable and can easily be confused with other skin diseases.

Topical therapy with any of the human anti-fungal creams is not recommended because the area of infected skin is often considerably wider than the skin lesions might suggest.

Many local humane society/animal shelters will provide referrals for families who need help with veterinary care. Also some veterinarians in your region may know this information as well if you ask around.

I’ve included a website below that thoroughly discusses how treatment works for ringworms.

By: Gina G

Gina G — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:35:04 +0000

Ringworm is a fungus, Don’t put ANYTHING in her food, apply it directly on the ringworm.

By: Gypsy Rose

Gypsy Rose — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:25:29 +0000

I have an idea: take your cat to the vet. Stop trying to concoct kooky home remedies that you aren’t even sure are safe, or effective. Just call around and explain to the vets offices that your cat has ringworm, you want him to be well, but you are on a tight budget. See if they can just take a quick look at him and write him a script. However, you really should be taking your cat to the vet on a regular basis. If you are on a shoestring, don’t own animals. Nuff said.

By the way, the idea of using “for topical use only” medication in your cat’s food is absolutely one of the most idiotic ideas I have ever heard. Doesn’t the tube say “IF SWALLOWED CONTACT POISON CONTROL IMMEDIATELY”?? Promise me you will NOT try this, unless you have a death wish for your cat.

By: RedHeadPhred

RedHeadPhred — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:45:39 +0000

Before you try home remedies which will poison your cat, read this article:

If an aspirin can cause serious health problems for a cat, what do you think tinactin/clotrimazole would do especially if your cat licked his fur?

Perhaps your vet can work out a payment plan so you can get your cat well AND afford the treatment, too…

By: ihave5katz

ihave5katz — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:16:51 +0000

The best and safest method is to get the oral serum from your vet. They are made specifically for that purpose, using topical solutions in food will poison them. Ringworm is the same fungus that athlete’s foot is, and as a human, I don’t think you would put Lamisil AT in your food to get rid of it.

By: shane_manila2001

shane_manila2001 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:16:43 +0000

You better apply a drop of Petrol (Gasoline) on the back of the cat.