Can I cuddle my cat with ringworm?

Ringworm transmitted to cat owners can be cured in minutes with UVB light

NO. People ask whether they can cuddle their cat if their cat has ringworm. Through personal experience, I would strongly suggest that you do not cuddle your cat if they have ringworm. This is because it is a highly contagious fungal infection which is likely to be transmitted to you as it is zoonotic …

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Information and infographic on SPOROTRICHOSIS a fungal infection in cats which is spreading

Sporothrix brasiliensis

For many people, this will be a new cat fungal infection. People are familiar with ringworm in cats which, too, is a fungal infection that is known by many cat caregivers and shelter managers. There are other fungal infections. The one I am addressing today is new to me: Sporothrix brasiliensis. It is present …

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Turmeric scrub turns cat with fungal infection bright yellow

A Thai woman, Thammapa Supamas, living in Thailand wanted to home treat her all-white cat for a fungal infection on his/her right foreleg. She decided upon a treatment that is used for people: a turmeric body scrub which she had researched would successfully treat her cat’s infection. Incidentally, I note that you can buy …

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