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Ringworm In Cats; Treatment And Prevention

October 25, 2009 by  
Filed under Cat Diseases, Cat Health

Treatment Feline ringworm can clear up naturally in time in otherwise healthy cats, but treatment is advised to cure it earlier due to infection risks to humans and other animals. A popular treatment is to wash the cat’s whole body using a lime sulfur shampoo. Cats should ideally be bathed every four to six days [...]

Ringworm; Symptoms & Diagnosis

October 11, 2009 by  
Filed under Cat Diseases, Cat Health

Feline ringworm is not actually caused by worms, but by a fungus which grows in the layers of the skin, nails or hair. The fungi are found in three different forms- Microsporum Canis, Microsporum Gypsum and Trichophyton. It is Microsporum Canis that is most commonly found in cats. Ringworm is contagious, and is spread from [...]