Question:
Holistic cure for ringworms in cats?

my cat has ringworms and we need a natural cure to help him get rid of it

Answer: Don't mess with holistics in this case. Ringworm (not "ringworms") is a fungus, like athlete's foot or jock itch. It is VERY CONTAGIOUS to humans and other furry pets. You are best off seeing your vet for safe and effective treatments.

Don't use over-the-counter treatments unless your vet says it's okay because cats can lick them off and get sick. Depending on how bad the fungal infection is, your vet might prescribe a safe topical medicine, a special shampoo such as Malaseb that treats fungal and bacterial infections (the two often go together), and/or an oral medicine. S/he might want to do a fungal culture to be sure that it really is ringworm, and will probably use a special light called a Wood's lamp to look for suspicious areas. Not always, but many times a ringworm lesion will glow green under the Wood's lamp. It's not a definite diagnosis, and not all ringworm spots will glow, but it's often enough to warrant treatment-- especially of you have small children or people with immune system problems in your household.

Stay away from tea tree oil!! It's TOXIC to cats-- cats have DIED following the use of tea tree oil. Some major pet store chains are carrying it, despite warnings from the Animal Poison Control Center. Use only products that are safe for cats-- your vet is the best guide in this matter. Also, your vacuum is your best friend. Vacuum daily and throw away the bag. Bleach all hard surfaces with a 10% solution (a coke can full of bleach with enough water to make a gallon of solution). Clean all grooming tools with bleach solution or throw them away. Change all your bed linens and towels daily to minimize your own contact, and wash your hands well after petting your kitty.

I feel for you... here I am, a vet tech, and even I'm battling a ringo infection in my home. We have 3 cats and the carrier was our new high-pedigree Himalayan kitten. Funny how we never had RW with our reformed strays and I never got RW from any patients, but as soon as the "royalty" comes in... sheesh! All of us humans are on oral meds and creams, and the cats are on orals, baths every 5 days (fun!) and topicals.