Cat Ringworm
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Cat ringworm is a highly contagious skin condition that will cause your kitty intense
irritation. It was once believed that cat ringworm was caused by worms, but modern science knows
that it is caused by a fungal infection. The name ringworm has stuck though.
Cat ringworm causes your feline to have itchy, inflamed patches of skin. Circular patches of
hair loss may also present themselves.
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Healthy kitties are much less likely to suffer from cat ringworm. If your cat is well fed and gets a decent
amount of exercise then you are less likely to see them pick this infection up. If you have an older, more
sedentary cat that does not eat well, then this infection is more likely.
Your cat may pick up the fungal infection from other pets in your house or outside. The infection is relatively
easy to control and is unlikely to cause your cat any complications other than the irritation to their skin and
some localized hair loss.
How Do You Get Rid Of Cat Ringworm?
There are a few steps that you need to take. Firstly make sure that you disinfect your cat's bedding, bowls and
toys. You don't want to clear up their infection only to have them pick it up again. As a rule, you should try to
do this fairly frequently anyway as it will lessen the chances of any further outbreaks.
If you have other pets, then try to keep them away from the infected one until the fungus is back under control.
I know that this is easier said than done, but it will help to contain the infection.
Get hold of a natural, herbal remedy that you can apply directly onto the infected skin on your cat. This herbal
remedy will soothe the inflamed and itchy skin. It will help to fight off the infection and boost your cat's immune
system response to the infection. Click on this link if you need a herbal remedy for cat ringworm.
To prevent future outbreaks you need to keep your cat in good health. Well fed, well exercised and well loved,
your kitty will be in fine health.
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