Can cats get ringworm?
On One Hand: Ringworm Often NoticeableRingworm is a rash-like skin condition that can affect cats. According to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), if not properly treated, ringworm can spread over large areas of a cat’s body, causing hair loss and skin infections. Ringworm most often appears on the ears, head and front legs of cats.On the Other: Ringworm Sometimes Not ObviousRingworm in cats often looks like a rounded rash or sore with noticeable redness in the center. Some cats develop only dandruff or hair loss, while others show no symptoms at all, according to the ASPCA. A veterinarian can definitively diagnose ringworm with a fungal culture obtained from swabs of a cat’s fur or skin. Microscopic exams and skin biopsy procedures are also used to diagnose ringworm.Bottom LineAccording to the ASPCA, ringworm is highly contagious and can spread to multiple members of a household–both animal and human. The symptoms of ringworm in other pets and huma
