How can I treat my cat’s ringworm myself at home?

The underlying cause of skin ringworm in cats is decreased resistance. Every stress a cat experiences can weaken its resistance, which can make feline dermatophytosis more likely to return. Before administering medication, make sure that you are diagnosed with feline dermatophytosis. Dandruff, hair loss and ring spots are typical symptoms of feline dermatophytosis. Using a Wood’s lamp is the easiest way to check: if a green fluorescent light appears on the affected area when using it, you can confirm that it is feline dermatophytosis.

Feline dermatophytosis is a fungal infection and can be treated with antifungal medications. Topical clotrimazole cream can be used for mild infections, terbinafine hydrochloride for severe cases, and oral itraconazole for more serious cases. Please note, however, that it should not be used on kittens under three months of age and that kitten ringworm is usually not severe. Wolfsbane medications for pets are also a safe option, and they are often formulated based on antimicrobial medications for human ringworm.

Please note the following when treating at home:

1. Supplementing with vitamin B6 helps to speed up healing by using human vitamin B6, a quarter of a tablet every two days. Also, make sure your cat gets plenty of sunlight.
2. Use an Elizabethan ring to prevent your cat from licking the affected area to avoid spreading the infection.
3. Sanitize the environment, as fungal spores can survive in the environment for a longer period of time. Clean the litter and covers and focus on building up your cat’s resistance.

You can also choose cat food containing lactoferrin to improve your cat’s resistance, and be sure to check the ingredient list when choosing. The effective level of lactoferrin should be more than 200mg per kilogram, avoid choosing products with too low a level.