The Home Method Of Killing Ringworm On Cats.

   "Hydrogen Peroxide"


     There are many different ways to kill Ringworm on animals.  I've had veterinarians prescribe medicine that is available on the market, and I  have had veterinarians prescribe concoctions for Ringworm that had to be mixed in a drugstore.  
         I've been using hydrogen peroxide to kill Ringworm on my cats for 15 years now.   It is also safe to use on kittens.  I've also used it on dogs and puppies.  
     Hydrogen peroxide will kill bacteria, and also fungus, which is what Ringworm is.  It's something similar to the fungus that causes Athletes Foot. 
     After the Ringworm is dead, the fur of the cat or kitten will fall out.  This is normal since the Ringworm fungus (that is feeding on the skin) has been killed and the skin will dry up.  It will have the appearance of a burn spot.  If the Ringworm is on the cats face, the cat will look terrible until the new fur grows out a little.  As the new fur grows, the burn look will disappear.
     I  use hydrogen peroxide to clean my cats ears.  I also use it for cleaning mucus from around kittens eyes and noses when they have colds. The peroxide will eat away the dried mucus like an acid. Except for an occasional sting, (like alcohol on a cut) I have found no problems with using hydrogen proxide  as an overall safe bacteria, and fungus  killer on cats and kittens. 


P.S. Many thanks to the person who emailed me and brought to my attention that I was calling Ringworm a bacteria instead of correctly calling it a fungus.  Your comment is much appreciated.


Article by David McIntire - London, Ky.