Ringworm Treatment
What is Ringworm?
VCA Animal Hospitals  (Ringworm)
International Cat Care (Ringworm)
Cornell Feline Health Center (Ringworm)
How to confirm a suspicion of ringworm
(most types but not all)
Greg Martinez DVMÂ Glowing Ringworm in a Cat (Video)
This is a concise article, but purchase is not necessary and is too expensive
How UVA Blacklights Help Vets diagnose Pet Skin Infections
Recommended Blacklight To Purchase
We tried several different lights and although they all claimed they were the same wavelength required for ringworm to glow, there was a significant difference in the brightness of the glow across lamps. The cheaper ones were not worth saving a few dollars when trying to make sure ringworm is fully eradicated.
This one was by far the best of all we tried.
- UPDATE 2024-12-06: We bought 2 of these. Very Bright. :https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHNJD7FP
- uvBeast New V3 365nm Black Light UV Flashlight
What are common treatments for ringworm?
We used Clotrimaxole and Miconazole cream and liquid and found them effective and very similar in results
TOPICALÂ CREAM
- Clotrimazole Cream 1% 1 oz tube 5 pack
- Miconazole Nitrate, Relives Jock Itch, Ringworm and Athlete Foot, 4 oz, 2 Count
compare ingredients to Lotrimin
TOPICAL LIQUID
- Clotrimazole Antifungal Solution Droppers for Dogs & Cats, 1-oz bottle
- Miconazole Nitrate (Generic) Lotion 1% for Dogs & Cats, 60-mL
BATH
We used this
- Malaseb Shampoo (requires a prescription)Â
no experience with this
ORAL
Prescription required, but also questionable benefit and risk for side-effects way worse than ringworm
DIP
Although widely used its not necessary and not recommended – killed two of our cats right after dipping
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