Ringworm

Step 1: Diagnosis by a Veterinarian
In order to determine is a cat is positive for ringworm, a veterinarian may use the following tests: Wood’s Lamp, Cultures, and/or Microscopic Examination. More than one test is usually recommended and a diagnosis may not be possible right away.

Step 2: Treatment
Once diagnosed, treatment is important to prevent the spread of the infection to other pets and humans. Your veterinarian will prescribe a recommended treatment based off of the severity of the infection, as well as taking into consideration any other skin conditions. Treatment may include oral medication, and/or topical treatment such as skin ointment or medicated shampoo.

Step 3: Cleaning House
The infected pet should be isolated in a small area or room to ease cleaning and prevent spreading the infection to other pets or humans in the home. A thorough cleaning should be done of the cat’s entire environment, it should also be repeated as the cat is going through treatment.