Always wear gloves when treating your cat's ringworm, and wash your hands thoroughly each time you touch your cat. Dust and hoover your home regularly to remove ringworm spores. Wash clothes, towels and bedding regularly. Don't let your cat sleep on your bed or sofa while they're infected.
Can I touch my cat if it has ringworm?
People with weaker immune systems are more at risk of catching ringworm from cats, including young children, elderly people, people undergoing chemotherapy or treatment involving transplants or transfusions. We recommend that you don't let children touch your cat if he or she has ringworm.
Should I stay away from my cat if I have ringworm?
Wash your hands with soap and running water after playing with or petting your pet. Wear gloves and long sleeves if you must handle animals with ringworm, and always wash your hands after handling the animal. Vacuum the areas of the home that the infected pet commonly visits.
Can ringworm live on a mattress?
How does it spread? Ringworm spreads through direct contact with infected skin or fungal spores. The spores can live on fabrics, including clothing, couch cushions, bedding, and other porous surfaces.
How do you protect yourself if your cat has ringworm?
After receiving a diagnosis that your cat has ringworm, you should segregate your cat from other animals in the household and practise additional hygiene, such as hand-washing after touching your cat. Your veterinarian will advise you about the best treatment options based on the severity of the condition.
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