Why does my cat keep getting ringworm and how can I stop it?

Hi and thank you for using PetCoach. If the fungal infection is ringworm, it can take weeks to months to fully resolve. Many times treating the environment as well as the cat is needed. Keep Mia indoors may make it easier to contain the infection and prevent reinfection. The vet can look at hairs under the microscope or try to culture the fungus from Mia to assess if she still has it. Here is more information on Ringworm that may help. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=559

You will also need to disinfect the house because ringworm spores can live up to 18 months in the home and be a continually source of infection. I will attach a link to a website that details how to do this. In addition, make sure that any other animals in the house are treated for it as well. I would have Snookie seen by the vet again. Athlete's foot spray will not treat ringworm, as ringworm is caused by a different fungus. She will need a specific anti fungal treatment to cure it, such as an ointment that contains miconazole. http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/

I would like to clarify your question. Do you mean ringworm or roundworm? Ringworm is diagnosed with a hair sample and this is what I think you mean. Ringworm is a fungal infection that is spread by loose hair. Roundworm is an intestinal worm that is spread in the stool. Both of these can be spread to humans. If you do mean ringworm, environmental cleanup is possible. You will need to vacuum up all the hair and use a cleaning solution labeled to kill ringworm. You will need to wipe down everything. Ringworm is spread on loose hairs that floats in the air. This means the walls and ceiling as well. You should give the area several cleanings before letting the cats in the enclosure. The cats should not go in the enclosure until they are confirmed negative for ringworm. I hope this helps and best of luck.

I'm wondering if you mean ringworm? This is a highly contagious fungal infection. When a dog has ringworm, the environment has to be disinfected because the spores will live in it for up to 18 months. If Baby Bella is continually having ringworm, it could be there are spores in the home causing her to repeatedly get it. I will put a link below on how to disinfect the home. Now if I misunderstood your question, I apologize and ask that you post again so I or another expert can help you. Best of luck. http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/

Cats with ringworm can remain contagious for about three weeks if aggressive treatment it used, which it sounds like you are doing. I would keep them isolated for at least another week. Keep in mind you will have to disinfect the environment as well because ringworm spores can live in it up to 18 months. I will link a website that details how to do this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/

Congratulations on your upcoming adoption of Daisy! Since you have no other pets and she has not already contaminated your apartment, keeping her contained to a small and easily cleaned area - such as a bathroom - would be ideal. It is recommended to use a diluted bleach solution to clean the infected room 1-2 times per week to prevent reinfection. Treatment for ringworm can last several months and should be continued until she has had three negative fungal cultures. It sounds as though Daisy has been well cared for with respect to her treatment, and it may just take a bit of tough love on your part to keep her confined to the bathroom for at least the next few weeks. Here is a bit of additional reading regarding ringworm: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=559 I hope this helps and that all goes well! Enjoy your new kitten! :-)

Since you are treating both of them, yes they can stay together. You will also have to disinfect your home, as ringworm spores can live in the environment up to 18 months. I will put a link below on how to do this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/