Comprehensive Cat Ringworm Home Treatment Guide: Step-b

As a novice cat parent, I must admit that when I first discovered my feline companion had contracted ringworm, I was utterly panicked. Without hesitation, I rushed my cat to the vet for a checkup, and the diagnosis was clear: it was indeed ringworm.

Unfortunately, the pet hospital I visited at the time was out of the medication needed to treat ringworm. So, I relied on the doctor's recommendations and searched online for a catspecific ointment to apply at home. Thankfully, after just 7 consecutive days of treatment, my cat was almost completely recovered, and I'm continuing the medication to ensure full healing.

Realizing that many fellow cat parents might face a similar situation, I've decided to detail my experience with the medication and treatment process, hoping it can be of assistance to you all.

Important Note:

Initially, the vet suggested a combination of itraconazole oral medication and topical treatment. However, considering my young cat's difficulty in taking pills, I opted for a milder option: a ketoconazole ointment. The vet assured me that this ingredient was both gentle and effective.

As a new cat owner, I was quite clueless about pet medication brands. I ended up purchasing a popular choice, Pu'ant, and their customer service recommended pairing it with a skin spray. The price was reasonable, so I decided to follow their advice and purchase both.

Day 1 Treatment Steps:

1. Shaving: First, I shaved the fur around the ringworm area by 2 cm to expose the lesion and make it easier to apply the medication.

2. Cleaning: I dampened a cotton ball with saline solution and gently敷湿敷 the affected area, allowing scabs and dandruff to soften before carefully removing them.

3. Disinfection: I used iodine to disinfect the area, then let the skin air dry or blowdry it.

4. Application: Once the skin was dry, I sprayed the skin spray and then applied a layer of the ketoconazole ointment.

Note: To prevent the cat from licking the medication, make sure to fit it with an Elizabethan collar.

Days 27:

1. Cleaning: Before each application, I used iodine to clean the area, and if there was excess medication, I cleaned it off with saline solution.

2. Application: I continued to use the skin spray in combination with the ketoconazole ointment.

3. Oral Supplementation: I fed my cat one fish oil capsule and a few drops of a multivitamin B solution daily.

By the seventh day, some fur had started to grow back, and the cat seemed less itchy, so I didn't have to use the collar as much.

Ps: Many articles suggest that ringworm in cats can also be related to low immunity, so it's important to supplement with vitamins to boost their immune system. This liquid vitamin B can be easily mixed with their food, and my cat didn't seem to mind it.

Day 15:

By the 15th day, my cat was almost completely healed. The fur had grown back significantly, and the skin was no longer red. I continued to use the skin spray and provided维生素B and fish oil, but I didn't need to use the ointment anymore.

Remember: It's essential to assess your cat's recovery and decide whether to continue treatment. If the skin hasn't started to grow fur or remains red, I recommend continuing the medication or consulting with a vet.

I hope my experience can guide you through the process and make it a bit easier for you and your furry friend.