Ringworm is primarily a fungal infection. New owners are often worried because it affects appearance, is visually striking, and they fear it might be contagious to humans.
How to identify it: Use a Wood's lamp or a counterfeit money light. If it fluoresces, it's confirmed. Experienced pet owners can easily spot it at a glance: ring-shaped bumps, hair loss, and dandruff.
The first step upon discovering ringworm is to put a collar on the cat to prevent licking, then take it to a veterinary clinic for treatment.
Four ways to speed up the healing of ringworm in cats:
1. Supplement with Vitamin B: Because B6 is essential for healthy skin, supplement 3-4 times a week. (You can use a human-grade B complex vitamin tablet, giving the cat one-quarter of a tablet wrapped in a cat treat. Once the cat is healed, once a week is sufficient. B vitamins are water-soluble, so there's no need to worry about giving them to cats.)
2. Environmental disinfection: The best method is to use a UV lamp. After sterilizing, ventilate the room for a while before entering. Alcohol is not very effective at eliminating fungi.
3. Let them get plenty of sunshine. You can put a small hammock on the glass and let it attach; the kitten will love to sit there and sunbathe. Cats love warm, cozy places.
4. Most importantly, strengthen their immunity. Buy good quality cat food, especially one with lactoferrin. Don't be tempted by cheap cat food.
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