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My cat licked ringworm cream. Is it bad? Can ringworm spread to me?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 4 months old | 1lb

I think this is ringworm.is it bad for my cat when she licks the anti-fungal cream and can she infected me?? And how much i can wait to see a defferent ? Can she still sleeps with me in same bed?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2019

It's not the best that Minocha licked the ringworm cream. I have never come across a topical medication that has been effective for treating ringworm in cats aside from prescription-based lime sulfur dips. The concern is that the 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. If you are concerned that she may have ringworm, she should go to her vet for confirmation and will need to be started on oral antifungal medication. Yes, this is contagious to you as well, and you can get it when she sleeps in the bed with you. You need to see your doctor to be sure you don't have it as well. I hope that all goes well!

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