Feline's question about Antifungal Therapy

Question

We are fostering 4 kittens who all have ringworm. The vet gave us terbenafine liquid and lime sulfur dip to apply to the affected areas . We were told to give them the oral medication daily and apply the topical solution every 3 to 4 days . It’s been 7 days and there has been no improvement. Can we have some advice please ?

Accepted Answer

Ringworm can take some time to resolve, as it is a slow growing, and slowly resolving, fungus.  If the lesions are not getting worse, you are giving very appropriate therapy, and it may just take more time.  Sometimes these kittens need to be on anti-fungal therapy for 4-8 weeks.

Antifungal Therapy in Cats