Feline ringworm causes skin irritation and stress in affected cats. Effective management in shelters requires balancing treatment protocols with welfare considerations.
Cats with ringworm experience skin discomfort and irritation. Shelter protocols for managing ringworm often involve isolation from conspecifics and repeated handling for treatment, causing significant additional stress. Lime sulfur dips, while effective, are aversive. Modern treatment protocols aim to minimise isolation duration through efficient environmental decontamination and appropriate systemic antifungal use. Community foster care reduces isolation welfare impacts.