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How often and for how long should I use lime sulfur for ringworm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 8 days old

How many times should i do lime sulfer bath?and for how long weeks or days or months?also is it very effective for getting rid of ringworm?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2016

Topical treatment without oral anti-fungal medication is very slow in killing off Ringworm and is only really meant to reduce contamination of ringworm. It has not been shown to cure ringworm cases when used alone, which is why we almost always use it in conjunction with an oral pill. Lime sulfur bathes are recommended in a 1:16 dilution or 8 oz per gallon of water. Dips are recommended to be done every 5-7 days until a week after lesions have cleared up. All the while the pet is being treated with an oral anti-fungal such as Fluconazole, Terbinafine or Itraconazole, daily.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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    Tasha should be examined and diagnosed by your vet before beginning any treatment. The most effective course of treatment is to dip twice weekly while giving Itraconazole orally for 21 days. You will need a prescription for the medication. Treat for 3-4 weeks . Dipping will be necessary until you get 2 consecutive negative fungal cultures.

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