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Do you know what ringworm looks like in its earliest stages? In a nursing kitten? At its most severe? This article features a variety of photos that show the many ugly faces of ringworm.
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Black specks that appeared on the muzzle of a nursing kitten may be the first sign of a ringworm infection, Learn how to recognize the problem and what you can do to treat such a young patient.
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Everyone dreads a possible ringworm infection in their cattery, but should it happen, it can be beaten. The owner must be willing to devote the time required and make some difficult decisions.
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Imaverol Fungicidal Wash controls ringworm & other fungal skin infections (dermatomycosis) in horses & dogs. It is used off-label for cats. Learn how to include Imaverol as part of your anti-ringworm regime.
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Fluconazole is an antifungal drug that is effective against both yeast and fungal infections, including ringworm. In addition to its efficacy, it has fewer side effects than most other antifungals.
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Performing your own ringworm fungal cultures is a relatively easy thing to do and can save you money and heartache in the long run if you suspect ringworm in your cattery. Learn how to test for ringworm at home.
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Griseofulvin is a ringworm medication that should be used with care. Learn how to use it most effectively to control and eliminate fungus.
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Sporonox (Itraconazole) is an important medication to consider in the fight against ringworm (fungus) in cats.
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Ketoconazole, brand name Nizoral, is an anti-fungal drug that can be used in the battle against ringworm.
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The Lime Sulfur dip is an important treatment for combating ringworm. It is cost effective, easy to apply, and safe in kittens and pregnant cats.
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An effective topical treatment against Ringworm is to shampoo your cat with a Lime Sulfur shampoo.
Mal-A-Ket Shampoo is manufactured by by DermaPet. It is an antifungal, antibacterial, deodorizing and degreasing shampoo.
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Malapet is a medicated shampoo for cats and dogs. It has both antifungal and antibacterial qualities. Amongst cattery owners, it is most often used to fight ringworm.
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Malaseb Shampoo is a staple in the fight against ringworm in a cattery situation. It can be used as a maintenance shampoo in the cattery as well as a preventative treatment against ringworm.
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It is always upsetting to discover ringworm, but it is especially distressing if the cat in question is pregnant. While you should not give the mom-to-be oral anti-fungal medications, you do have other options to treat both her and her newborns,
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A Wood's lamp is a tool used in the diagnosis of some fungal and bacterial infections of the skin, including ringworm in the cat.
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