My cat has skin fungus and hair loss. Is it ringworm? How to treat?

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my cat is 18 months old. he has white fungi on his skin. his hair falls frequently and it's growing more into his skin. I think its called worm ring. what should i do to treat my cat? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 2.5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It's called ringworm, and you need a prescription oral anti-fungal medication to treat it. Topical medications do not work on cats because Microsporum canis (fungal organism causing ringworm) is spread diffusely throughout a cat's entire hair coat, such that an isolated topical spray will not cover all surfaces of every hair, and lead to frequent recurrence. I would have Rooroo seen by a vet.

My cat has skin fungus and hair loss. Is it ringworm? How to treat?

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