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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Eddie (Canada) on 12/11/2017
★☆☆☆☆
I'm sorry to ask a question where I should be writing a review. But my cat has had ringworm for a week and a half, and it's just getting worse. It started as a small patch on his ear and now both his ears are almost totally 'naked' (bare), and below one ear (base of ear, toward the neck) he's now losing big clumps of fur. I've been treating 3x a day with AVC and an antifungal cream.
He's been to the vet and I'll be taking him again. I'm just devastated because a) he's suffering and b) we might have to cancel holiday plans meaning I can't see my family whom I haven't seen in over a year and don't get to meet my new niece until she's a year old.
Is it normal that it gets worse before it gets better? How long does it take? I'm impatiently waiting to hear back from the vet :'-(
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Amy (Ca) on 09/23/2020
You mentioned you also used medicated body powder. What was the brand name and/or the ingredients?
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Heidi (Ga) on 10/02/2020
I'm sorry that I forgot to mention that Gold Bond Medicated powder or either the one in the blue box at the Dollar General Stores. It is found with the foot powders.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Deb (Sa) on 06/24/2017
Hi, I was wondering if my kitten who has ringworm, can be kept in a cage in the lounge room with the rest of the family at night instead of being isolated in a seperate room on her own? She's only 10 weeks old, a rescue kitten and I'm worried that she feels rejected and may not do as well whilst she is isolated....I've cleaned the whole house, washed all the bedding etc and had her in a seperate room where I'm cleaning every day and treating her with ACV.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Alicia (Austin) on 11/08/2018
how you use the vinger please I have 3 baby kitten that just gave it to my dauter which is going to dr in am nut how I get rid of it in them? I foster the kttens they 5 weeks old right now sorry for bad spelling
Coconut Milk
Posted by Lea (Sydney Nsw) on 04/03/2017
★★★★★
Hi. I just want to say that I tried the coconut oil with my cat for ringworm by putting it on the lesions but it upset his stomach so I tried coconut milk it works just as good if not better and he didn't get an upset stomach so if your cat does getting upset stomach from the oil, do try the milk. It works 😸
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Marisa (Malta) on 09/01/2016
I still do not have diagnosis but I think my cat has got ringworm. I am applying Apple Cider Vinegar three times a day 50/50 and Lamisil morning and evening. It's a big struggle to disinfect the area twice daily. I hope that my cat will be ok soon.
Thank you Esublime for your post. Fingers crossed!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Betty (Texas) on 10/29/2016
Esublime,
Thank you for your detailed explanation!! Even though I have not taken my cat Princess to the Vet (appt Monday), I suspect she has ringworm. After reading your report, I have begun to use ACV, made a mixture for spraying carpet, etc., rinsing my hair with mixture, trying to cover my basis, so to speak. Again, thanks!!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Netta (Wesley Chapel Fl) on 11/09/2016
Betty - what specific mixture did you use for your carpet? I'm going to need to disinfect the room my cat is quarantined in and would like to use your suggestion.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jessica (Rapid City, Sd) on 01/21/2017
Can Apple Cider Vinegar help get rid of ringworm on kittens face? We just adopted two kittens, and both have it. They are being treated with antibiotics from vet, vet says they need to be quarantined for 21 days. Can I speed up this process somehow? I have started Apple Cider Vinegar in their water already.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Dawn (Kennewick, Wa) on 01/30/2017
I've heard you can also put ACV in the cats food. Have you tried that? I have 3 cats infected 😢 and I've been trying everything. Vet prescription was a waste of $75. I typically Dab 100% ACV on the spot and put about a teaspoon for 3 cats in their wet food. Only one of my cats, however, will eat it! I thought I had this gone and now it just came back. So far, though, they've only had a couple around their forehead and I believe their lips. 😢 I'm just not sure what it looks like on the lips so I'm not sure if it's ringworm or if they're biting each other on the mouth when playing. Do you have a picture?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Felicia (Tx) on 06/03/2017
Wow,
Great move. I love the black light idea. Excellent and also the Duct tape. Thank you so much. I also think the ACV internally and externally will be a key. Will know soon.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kristin (North Carolina ) on 08/13/2017
hi. My cat may have ringworm on her arm but culture came back negative. I'm treating with ACV but it is not really working. Now I think my other cat may have something. Red and crusty ears. I'm treating her with calendula cream. But if I put clotrimazole won't she link it off? And isn't it toxic to cats?
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Michelle (Deniliquin New South Wales ) on 06/15/2015
I put diluted tea tree oil onto my 12 week old puppy's ringworm. It agitated her so I rinsed it off with cool water. Now her ringworm spots look red raw and sore. I feel awful. What can I do to soothe her skin and her itch?
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Wendy (Columbus, Oh) on 06/15/2015
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Rachel (Ny) on 09/16/2016
Hi, what brand of CS did you use?
I have a kitten getting over it and now my other cat has it, I have been putting CS in their water bowl and giving them about a teaspoon a day in their wet food twice daily...Should I up it? I also wipe them down with ACV twice daily and spray my apt with CS every night plus vacuum daily.
Flowers of Sulphur and Iodine
Posted by Zeb (UK) on 08/12/2014
Hi, to treat ringworm inexpensively; get Flowers of Sulphur and Iodine. Mix both together in equal quantity, and apply to skin. This works for Mange, Ringworm and mud fever! For Horses, I have used Stockholm tar as a bonding agent to the skin, but lard works just as well.
Iodine
Posted by Susan (Venice Fl) on 09/18/2015
I have a Prrsian kitten who has ringworm on one of his hinders which the vet shaved. This is so frustrating for him and for me. He is getting a topical cream but I would like to try the iodine but am not sure what kind to buy and how to apply it! Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Susan
Borax
Posted by Mary (Oklahoma) on 07/17/2013
How much borax do you mix with water to spray carpets and furniture for ringworm? Our poor dog keeps getting infected again and I am not using bleach on carpeting.
Borax
Posted by Peggy (Georgia) on 03/20/2016
Can you use twenty mule team borax in the cat litter? I sometimes put baking soda in the litter to help with the smell in between changing.
Borax
Posted by Bonnie (Orlando) on 06/20/2016
It may be the way you clean with clorox....clorox is a disinfectant....it is not a cleaning solution...you have to clean with something else...not pine sol or lysol...nothing with sol ( dangerous) for cats....then it has to dry and after it is dry you can disinfect w a solution of 1:10 ( please check ratios) and it must stay wet for 10 minutes in order for the clorox to kill the ringworm spores. Should u rinse it then and let dry....that I don't know for sure. Note: you should not apply clorox to a wet cleaning solution because the detergent neutralizes the clorox. I did not know this either. And buy fresh clorox from the grocery store ...not the dollar store. Clorox breaks down after the bottle is open and also has a shelf life. This was all told to me by the sales rep for a cleaning supply company. Most people really don't know how to clean....including me until we had this issue. And I am still learning. Google the cat shelters for info. They do comparisons of different products as to whether or not they work.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil
Posted by Tigerbear17 (Cheektowaga, New York, Usa) on 05/17/2013
My cat has Ringworm. I have been treating him for a week with Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and Extra Virgin Coconut oil. He has it over his eye between the eye and the ear. I have also been spraying my entire house down daily with a 50/50 mix of ACV and water. Is there anything else I can do ??? The skin is red and inflamed and there is a smaller patch of BLACK scabby stuff near the larger red spot. He is a long haired cat so I clipped the hair to get to the spot. I have 2 other cats who seem to not be infected.... I also spray all the cats daily with the 50/50 mix. Any advise ???? Thanks, Karen
Apple Cider Vinegar, Coconut Oil
Posted by Gena (Pasadena, California) on 05/18/2013
If the ACV isn't helping, I would then try the remedy on this site for mange, which is peroxide and borax. You should read up on the feedback on that page first to see how many people have used it on their cats as it is a dog remedy from the few posts that I have read. The vet should be able to give you an anti-fungal remedy. If you can't afford it, see what Over the Counter meds people are using on cats with ringworm. Not sure this helps, but please let me know how it goes.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kathi (Arvada, Co) on 09/02/2012
Somehow I got ringworm and my Dr wants to blame my cats. They don't go outside and I don't know really where this came from. I checked my cats and I don't see any on either one of them. They are both long hairs. I wanted to know how I deal with using the Apple Cider Vinegar on them, since I don't see them having any ringworm. I have read where maybe they could be carriers of it. Since I don't see any specific spots to apply it to, would I just put it in their food? Would I give them a bath with Apple Cider Vinegar in the water? If so, how much would I use? I don't have a clue but we have to get rid of this asap! Thank you!
Bleach
Posted by Kathie (Houston, Tx) on 12/06/2011
I do want to add that when I put the athlete's foot medication on the affected area I then put a piece of medical tape over it to make a high concentration. I put the medication on thick (you could still see the white color of the cream).
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tink's Family (Southern, Mo) on 10/28/2011
I have a 6 month of kitten named Tinkerbell who we adore! Tinkerbell has been very healthy up until recently when she took a trip to our vet to get spayed! She did amazing after the surgery and was almost healed when I found a spot of what my vet diagnosed (over the phone) from what I described as ringworm! I was furious because I have two children who had been exposed to it and it had to have come from the vet visit! I asked what to treat and was told any athletes foot medicine! I immediately googled to find out if it was safe and read that many people had no luck with this or vet medications!
I have been doing the ACV remedy for 5 days and thinks it's improving, but I'm not sure! I have been applying undiluted ACV three times a day with a cotton ball! We quarantined her to our garage because it is very contagious and we have a 3 year old and 5 month old! It peeled some hair and is really red and irritated! First it turned a brownish/red color! I wanted to know if anyone knows if it is better to dilute the ACV or use it full strength? She hasn't acted like it hurt and is still eating well! Please Help! We love her and want her back inside with us as soon as possible! Thanks!!!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jorgita (Avon Lake, Oh) on 12/03/2014
I read online that turbinate cream is good for dogs. It is an athlete's foot cream for people. My dog had horrible ringworm and the cream clears it up. He has two spots though on his legs that are lingering, so I ordered Betadine solution on Amazon because I have read it is excellent remedy. Getting ready to use it for the first time tonight. Will let you know how it all works out.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kris (Brookings) on 08/04/2017
you can get the over the counter anti fungal topicals and apple cider vinegar usually at the dollar store! mix the vinegar 50/50 with water and dab on with cotton balls or cotton rag that you will wash in hot water.
Motor Oil
Posted by Mylu (California, Missouri) on 09/20/2011
★★★★★
Mortor oil does work for mange. Used it 2 months ago dog is clear and healthy.
Oregano Oil, Colloidal Silver
Posted by Aaron S (Somewhere, Mn) on 02/27/2010
★★★★★
my cat had ringworm on here ears and on the nose right below the eyes, she already had some of those baths that make her smell bad for 2 months and turn yellow from the vet but it came back a month later.Im sure it would of worked with a few more baths but the cat smelled awful and it costed 50 bucks a bath, well I tried organic extra virgin coconut oil on my cat and it actually made it worse, I think because its too oily and moist that it made the stuff grow more,I also tried cider vinegar (on one ear) but that stung too bad so I didn't do that again.
I got rid of it with aloe and a few drops of oil of oregano and a few drops of colloidal silver and that got rid of it fast. I took about 1 half ounce of 100 percent aloe gel the kind you can drink then I put about 3 drops of oil of oregano in it (the kind that is diluted with olive oil already)- the bottle says its 25%oil of oregano and 75%olive oil) then 4 drops of colloidal silver put it on her twice a day for the first few days then once a day until it was gone. keep it out of the eyes aloe hurts eyes(I got it in my eyes once) I also think this will help with fleas around the ears but my cat hasn't had any.
Head and Shoulders Shampoo
Posted by Mgew (Texas, United States) on 02/24/2016
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I used Head and Shoulders on my cats for ringworm. You cannot used this very much at all on cats. Maybe only twice. Once at the onset and then when they have healed to make sure that all the fungus is off their fur. I did used it more often and it made my cats itch and their hair fell out around their shoulders. The selenium can be super drying. Use an alternative treatment for the ringworm itself. I use about 6 drops of apple cider vinegar in 2 oz of colloidal silver applied twice a day on the spots.
Head and Shoulders Shampoo
Posted by Rachel (Ny) on 09/16/2016
The CS and ACV dabbing on the spots cured your cats of RW?
Just curious how long it took as I am doing the same doing a diluted APV and water wipe twice daily and also putting CS in their drinking water and food, about a teaspoon in their wet food twice a day and a teaspoon in their water daily, I use Mesosilver (Pure True Colloidal Silver) We just started 2 days in. Luckily it isn't spreading on them, Fingers crossed.
I hear it takes at least 5 days of CS ingestion to start clearing. We are taking it too so we don't get RW.
Anyone else have luck with Colloidal silver/Apple Cider Vinegar?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Raberdash (Ely, Nevada) on 01/06/2010
Regarding Michael's comment: The information about the dog dying from ACV was obtained from a friend who knew this person. Obviously, the dog has since been buried and an autopsy is out of the question. However, given the fact that MY dogs suffered from incessant hacking from only 1 tsp. of ACV in their food (well-diluted, mind you), I would not recommend it for internal use in dogs. Nevertheless, I would be interested in knowing at what dose Michael uses for his dogs.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by John (Colorado Springs, Colorado) on 04/13/2010
I've always heard of a ACV treatment for topical means but I've never seen it in oral mean.I'd imagine ingesting ACV would be pretty disgusting and would cause this. I've been fighting a fungal infection in my cat and Verbac shampoo seemed to work right off the bat but then it came back during treatment. Then we switched recently to terbinafide hydrochloride (Lotramin) and that just turned my cat into a zombie. I switched vets and he gave her griseofulvin 250mg (30 days) and Prednisone (20 days) for for the itch. That looked like it was working for a little over a month with new hair growth. We decided to keep two more weeks with the griseofulvin pills but she shortly developed more spots. So, 20 days of prednisone again and keeping the griseofulvin 250mg.That's where we are 1 years in. Maybe after this I'll try the ACV topically. However, by all account she should have been cured by now.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Susan (Dallas, Tx) on 08/28/2010
I am sure the treatment is topical. I would never give it to my animal to drink. Use common sense!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kara (Anderson, In) on 08/24/2011
Wow.. This is a wonderful site. My questions/concerns come from a diagnosis from the doctor that my daughter has tinea versicolor. I asked her where this comes from.. She said it's a form of fungus and then she asked if we had pets. I told her we have 2 dogs and she said it most likely came from them. My daughter is taking topical treatment, but my search on the internet for a more cost effective treatment for my dog, brought me to this site.
My question is.. Is tinea versicolor the same thing as ringworm? I want to try the ACV treatment and wonder if it is ok to apply even if I havent had him diagnosed by a vet? He is a 3 lb chihuahua and I see hairloss on his underside and a lot of "circles" on his bare skin, although they are not raised or flaky (just like my daughter's symptoms). So, any feedback would be great to let me know if it is ok to apply ACV to his areas. Thanks!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Homescoolmum (Amamoor, Queensland Australia) on 02/29/2012
With regard to the fungal infection and steroids; The steroids actually feed the infection, so it is possible that the steroids would be exacerbating the problem. There does seem to be a case for the ACV. Also, try bathing the animal in a diluted form of phisahex solution. I'm going to try the ACV. We have been using topical antifungal cream, available over the counter at any supermarket or pharmacy with good results.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jo In Boulder (Boulder, Co) on 08/30/2012
Have two foster kittens, 4 mnths old just diagnosed with ringworm, so am going to try the ACV for a few days - week before moving over to the vets Lime Sulphar treatment. I was interested to read the suggestion to use this as a spray to decontaminate my house so my own cats don't get it. (so far so good).
Re good dry food for your cats/kittens, my holistic vet told me to find a food with no corn/byproducts in the first 5 items, which seemed to mean expensive brands like Wellness - actually no, Costco's own brand fits the requirements and is way cheaper, and my cats and kittens like it. I also add some of the advocado dry cat food which has given my cats and the kittens lovely soft healthy hair and got rid of that black cat dandruff!
Now off to try the ACV..... How long before i'll see results?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mylisa (Ca) on 12/05/2015
Apple Cider Vinegar is FOOD and is perfectly safe in small quantities. I agree that there's NO WAY it ate through any dog's stomach lining unless the animal was tortured with large amounts of it. Start by putting a little in his/her water bowl (which will also kill fungus in the bowl) and do NOT give antibiotics which CAUSE Fungus to grow. Look into Candida (yeast overgrowth) dietary treatments for your dog and you if you get it too. :) Good luck!!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Zoe (Us) on 08/17/2016
The case with dogs coughing from ACV could be because they bought conventional Apple cider vinegar - that is white apple cider with a caramel color. That stuff could be harmful. They need to know the difference of real-Raw ACV with mother (preferably organic) versus what's called ACV by some manufacturer.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kris (Brookings) on 08/04/2017
humans consume Apple Cider Vinegar all the time, I do in water almost every day.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jemsie6 (Ballina Mayo Ireland, Ireland) on 10/25/2009
i have had 7 kittens since june 2009 all being treated with a liquid remedy. 4 have cleared and am now left with three. one of these has ringworm in the ear - the other two have it around the eye area. how do i apply the apple cider vinegar, which sounds amazing, around the eye are without getting it in the eyes? i have four kittens 3 weeks old coming in tomorrow with ringworm and really dont want to have them spend their first months being caged when its not necessary
think this is an amazing site
thank you for any helpful advice
regards
gemma
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Justmejlc (Dartmouth, Ma) on 11/28/2009
Glad I found this site. I am not sure if my cat has ringworm or not. About 5 days ago I noticed a ring around his mouth. At first I thought he was under my car in the garage and the mark was from oil. It looks like he has a black smile ring under his mouth. A little above his mouth also. It is the weekend so the vet is closed. I looked at picture online of ringworm and it doesn't look like that. I am stumped. I will try applying apple cider vineger for the next two days. I imagine it is safe because he may lick it being near his mouth. Has anyone else ever seen this? He is otherwise healthy and flea-free.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Natasha (West Beach, Australia) on 07/15/2011
i do not see any signs of ringworm on my cat but I have them on my body, can cats carry it but not show it ? I am going to try the Apple Cider Vinegar and tea tree oil on myself seeing as the creams dont work.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Maria (Plantation, Florida) on 12/21/2008
★★★★★
Best for dog fungus. Coconut oil or coconut milk. Awesome.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Katherine (Pompano Beach, Fl) on 07/07/2016
I have 4 cats and they all have ringworm I saw that you said coconut milk will help. Should I have them drink it or should I bath them in the milk?
Coconut Oil
Posted by Michelle (Az) on 08/12/2017
hi, my boxer has ringworm and I've been seeing that coconut oil or coconut milk works to treat it. But do I have him drink it or do I bathe him in it?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Billy Krivolavek (Fresno, Ca) on 12/05/2008
I have a pitbull that a bad case of ringwormes i tryed the fungle shampoo.and the orle med.and it was helping somewhat intell her and my male locked up and she became pregnet.at that point i had no choce but to stop the oral med because of the puppys.i tryed to abort but vet wanted 500.00 dollors so i let her have them & they came out fine.and i read about acv & was treating the mother & it was working. I almost had it cured by the time the puppys came. (allmost) now i have 9 puppys 1 week old that have fungus all over there backs & spreding fast & mom is not looking good ether not as bad as she was but not good.but the acv will take care of her its the puppys that im triping on. one week old & im not sure if acv is to strong to use on them but its spreding fast and i must do something now ! im useing acv on mom and bathing her befour returning her to the puppys!can i use acv on one week old puppys? help im a dog lover & cant stand to is puppys in this shape! please emale me
Coconut Oil
Posted by E (Boston, MA) on 11/14/2008
★★★★★
I had ringworm without knowing what it was for years. From the feedback listed on this site I started to take coconut oil internally and externally to treat the skin fungus. I have used coconut oil on it for just under a week now and the condition is rapidly clearing up. The skin condition is almost completely gone and I recommend this treatment to those with similar conditions.
Kyrie's Remedies
Posted by Raberdash (Ely, Nevada) on 01/05/2010
Please tell me the formula for the sea salt/water mixture for ringworm in pets. This appeals to me much more than Neem oil. Coconut oil didn't work for my puppy's paws because she kept licking it off! (It did work around her eyes, however.)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Olivia (Charlotte) on 06/25/2016
Hey, I just found a stray with, fleas, horrible ticks completely embedded in the skin and I think he has ringworm but I am not sure. His whole tail fur is gone and his face and eyes look very tired. What should I do. I am scared that if I also use the apple cider vinegar, it will burn and he will run off. I can't let him inside my parents will not let me. What advise or thoughts do u guys have?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Vera (Porto Alegre, RS-Brazil) on 11/23/2008
Hi, I am having a bad outbreak of fungus, that I am begining to think is ringworm which came with a very bad shaped young dog I rescued from the street. The dog has been elsewhere for more than two months, and my poor cat (and I!), and the the whole home are still contaminated... What about the Apple Cider, should we use it topically, or drink it, or both; and how? Many thanks. We are going to homeopathy and some herbs as well right now; but anything that helps which may make our lives easier. Vera
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by KE (NY, NY) on 03/11/2008
★☆☆☆☆
After reading posts on this topic I tried using ACV on my cat. She's persian and it spread from 1 ear to the other then her neck in 2 places. Anyway... After trying Conofite for about a week and a half.. it just was spreading and she was looking worse. I thought, while I wait for the vet's "special order" liquid meds, I thought why not try the ACV. I put it on 2 cotton balls and put it on her ears and then her neck. WHY DID I DO THAT?? she HOWLED something fierce, snorted, etc.. I was almost afraid she would attack. (she didn't, she's a good kitty) I'm sure it was the smell along with the burning I guess. the next day, she wouldn't come near me! she cowered in the corner and ran away. She did let me put the old cream on her though. She had two dark "drips" from either side of her mouth. I think as a result of her trying to lick the ACV off of her. I DO NOT Recommend the ACV, but everyone's cat is different. I'll try the vrigin coconut oil, let's hope she likes that smell. Otherwise... PLEASE HELP... is there anything not painfull or smelly that I can do for my cat. The vet says the meds may take up to 2 months or more to clear up the ringworm! HELP!!!!
Washing Soda
Posted by Denise (Charleston, South Carolina Usa) on 09/11/2011
Try tamanu oil. My daughter had a horrible case of ringworm and it was completely gone in 3 days! Tamanu oil has many uses. I swear by it.
