My cat has an itchy rash that looks like ringworm. What should I do?

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My cat Gitch is showing signs of ringworm and is frequently scratching as if very itchy. She has been itching for a long time and was de-flead (no fleas seen for a while since) but only yesterday presented with the typical ring-like rash on her forelimb, as seen in the photos. Please can you confirm whether or not this is ringworm? Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | spayed | 2 years and 11 months old

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Gitch! It is difficult to say for sure from just a picture whether or not this is ringworm. Unfortunately, local bacterial infections and hot spots can look very similar. Ringworm is usually crusty and raise along the edges. If it looks like that, you could try an anti-fungal cream on it twice a day to see if it improves. You may need to place a cone collar on her to prevent her from licking. If she has multiple lesions or it isn't improving, I would have your vet take a look at it. Your vet will be able to see whether or not it is actually ringworm and whether she needs oral anti-fungals, antibiotics or stronger allergy medicine. In the meantime, you can give her benadryl twice a day to help control the itching. See link below. Also, make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after handling her as ringworm in cats is contagious to humans. I hope this helps! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat /benadryl

My cat has an itchy rash that looks like ringworm. What should I do?

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