How to treat ringworm in a skittish cat who won't take medicine?

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I have a semi feral cat who has contracted ringworm from a kitten we adopted from a shelter. The kitten was treated and is now ringworm free, and I don't see it in our third cat. All 3 cats are indoor only. The problem I am facing is the skittish cat will not left me treat him. He will not take meds; he will not allow me to put anti fugal cream on and he will not allow me to bathe him. I also can't catch him easily. I have already had ringworm spread to me. I just do not know what to do. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 8 years and 6 months old | 11.5 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry you having to deal with ringworm. It can be very frustrating to cure, because even cats that don't have symptoms can still harbor the fungus in their coats. Healthy adult cats will usually clear the fungus on their own with time, though it could take several months. You may talk to your vet about options, such as medical boarding, where Milo could be kept and treated so that you didn't have to chase him around the house. This will hopefully help clear the fungus sooner than later. Another option is to compound the oral medications into a cat treat that you may be able to feed to Milo, though you will have to watch him closely to make sure he eats it and not one of the other cats.

How to treat ringworm in a skittish cat who won't take medicine?

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