All pets are very adorable, but pet diseases are very frightening because unlike human diseases, which can be cured by medication or surgery, many pet diseases are caused by pathogens and are contagious. As a result, many pets cannot escape infection, and many innocent lives are lost this way. A common disease in cats is ringworm, mainly characterized by full-body itching, but owners often do not know how to help their cats when they see these symptoms. Today, let's learn what to do if a cat gets ringworm?

It is often difficult to detect when a cat is sick unless it is very serious. During illness, a cat’s appetite decreases, and the body gradually becomes thinner. Because of the itching, cats scratch themselves with their paws, resulting in many areas of ulcerated skin and some hair loss. Owners often cannot tell if their cat has ringworm. We can use a professional lamp to examine the cat’s fur to see if there are any scratch marks.

If a cat has ringworm, it must be isolated from other pets immediately. Owners should also take precautions when handling the cat, wearing masks and gloves, because ringworm can infect humans and cause itching gradually. After isolation, the cat should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible, or the cat may scratch itself until bleeding. To prevent our cats from getting ringworm, during the ringworm spread season, disinfect the cat’s utensils and bed to avoid bacterial growth.

On sunny days, owners should also take cats out to bask in the sun more often to kill bacteria living in the cat’s fur. Bathing the cat can also prevent constant scratching. For weaker cats, feeding them more protein-rich foods to strengthen their immunity is necessary, as they are more susceptible to ringworm infection. Always provide cats with clean food and water to avoid diarrhea.