If your cat has ringworm, you want to get rid of it fast. And the best treatment has been proven in studies to work faster than other treatments on the market (average cure time was 18 to 23 days).There is a lot of misinformation about what to use when treating feline ringworm. I get everyone thinks what they use is the best. Well, this video isn't about opinions. It's about studies. I break down the numerous studies on what works (and doesn't work) for feline ringworm and why choosing the right treatment can speed up the time to cure by weeks!! The information in this video is not my opinion, but based on the science. Please see the links at the end of the video or in this description.

If you are interested in the full body topicals mentioned in the video, here are some Amazon affiliate links:
Lime Sulfur Dip (My favorite)
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(Lime sulfur dip is cheaper by the gallon, which can be found on Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/vetbasicslime...

Miconazole and Chlorhexidine Shampoo (I use this) https://amzn.to/36b8K24

Chlorhexidine and Ketoconazole Shampoo
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For spot treatments (which should be used WITH full body topicals mentioned and will be found cheaper locally):
miconazole 2%: https://amzn.to/3JeCNoo or https://amzn.to/3KEPh8O

terbinafine 1% https://amzn.to/3w28PQG or https://amzn.to/3Jba1ok

clotrimazole 1% https://amzn.to/3MOIage or https://amzn.to/3t6wpd0

Links from the video:

20:
Moriello, K. A. (Aug 2020). Dermatophytosis with Dr. Moriello. Clinician's Brief. Retrieved March 4, 2022, from https://cdn.brief.vet/webfiles/DE/CB...

19:
Moriello, K. A. (May 2019). Dermatophytosis in cats and dogs: a practical guide to diagnosis and treatment. In Practice. Retrieved March 4, 2022, from https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wil...

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Moriello, K. A., Coyner, K., Paterson, S. & Mignon, B. (May 2017) Diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytosis in dogs and cats: Clinical Consensus Guidelines of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology. Veterinary Dermatology. Retrieved March 4, 2022, from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/f...

Nutshell
Newbury, S. and Moriello, K.A. Dermatophyte Treatment in a Nutshell. Dane County Humane Society. https://www.giveshelter.org/assets/im...
Topical:
Moriello KA. (August 2020). Immediate and residual antifungal activity of compounds used for whole body and adjuvant topical therapy against Microsporum canis: an in vitro study. Veterinary Dermatology. Accessed March 7, 2022 from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31913...

M14:
Moriello, K. A. (May 2014). Feline dermatophytosis: Aspects pertinent to disease management in single and multiple cat situations. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Retrieved March 5, 2022, from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full...

Newbury:
Newbury, S. et al. (Feb 2011). Use of itraconazole and either lime sulphur or Malaseb Concentrate Rinse® to treat shelter cats naturally infected with Microsporum canis: an open field trial. Veterinary Dermatology. Accessed March 7, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20604...

Plumbs:
Accessed March 7, 2022 from https://www.mspca.org/wpcontent/uplo...

Koret: UCDavis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Gudebook: Ringworm. Accessed March 7, 2022 from https://www.sheltermedicine.com/libra...

Essential Oil Shampoo:
Nardoni, S. et al. (June 2017). Openfield study comparing an essential oilbased shampoo with miconazole/chlorhexidine for haircoat disinfection in cats with spontaneous microsporiasis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Accessed March 9, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26783...

00:00 Introduction
00:51 2016 Study
02:56 Important Disclaimer
03:29 Most Effective Feline Ringworm Treatment
03:54 2011 Ringworm Study
05:16 Three Parts of Ringworm Treatment
05:26 Oral Medication: Itraconazole
06:34 Oral Medication: Terbinafine
07:12 Full Body Topicals Introduction
07:50 Importance of Full Body Topical Treatment
08:59 Lime Sulfur Dip
10:50 Enilconazole
11:34 The "Zole" Shampoos
12:44 Why Lime Sulfur Dip is Better than Shampoos
13:03 Adding Focal Topical Therapy
15:12 Additional things that help
16:41 Please stop recommending other treatments
17:55 Sources