Persian cat's fungus won't go away. Is long-term medication safe?

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Hello! I have a Persian cat, and for about 6 months she has had a fungus infection, taking baths every week or two and taking orally itraconazole, but she still has it, and all the veterinarians where I live (Paraguay) says that I should keep doing it, but we never can make all the fungus disappear, what do you recommend? Can the itraconazole be bad if she keeps taking it orally? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 6 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

You may need to do antifungal baths more frequently, as in 2-3 times a week. Lime sulfur dips would also help rid the fungus. There are other oral antifungal medications that may work better, such as ketoconazole. I would discuss these options with Mel's vet. BTW, she is BEAUTIFUL!

Persian cat's fungus won't go away. Is long-term medication safe?

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