Here is something from Robert MacDowell, an Australian herbalist who I have  
gotten canine, equine, and human mixes from.  They really work! The mix I  use 
for endometriosis is literally the only medicine other than celebrex  and 
codeine that has helped my pain.  Anyway, in case you are interested,  here is 
his product for feline ringworm:
Feline - Ringworm 
  
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Ringworm is an infection caused by a fungus that grows in the  dead, 
superficial layers of the skin, hair or nails. It has nothing to do with  
worms. The 
scientific name for ringworm is dermatophytosis, and fungi which  cause the 
disease are called dermatophytes. In the cat, the cause of more than  90 per 
cent 
of cases of ringworm is the dermatophyte Microsporum  canis.

Ringworm is contagious. Spores are the infectious stage of  dermatophytes and 
are produced by M canis during an infection. Infected hairs  are shed into 
the cat's environment. Cats may become infected either by direct  contact with 
an infected animal or by exposure to a contaminated environment.  However some 
degree of self trauma is probably required to enable fungal  infection to 
develop.

Typical skin lesions are discrete, roughly circular  areas of hair loss, 
particularly on the head, ears or extremities of the paws.  The hairs 
surrounding 
affected areas appear broken. The affected skin is often  scaly and may look 
inflamed.

Ringworm seems to be more common in young  cats less than one year old, and 
long-haired cats. The reasons for this are  unknown. It is speculated that 
young cats may have immature immune defence  mechanisms which limit their 
ability 
to resist infection. In long-haired cats  grooming is less efficient and the 
skin surface is more protected from exposure  to the sun.

I suggest both an internal mix & external ointment.  Positive results should 
be seen in 2 weeks. External treatment apply twice  daily.

To one jar of Paw paw I add herbs Calendula, Yarrow, Thuja and the  Bach 
Flowers Larch, Elm, Crab Apple and Rescue Remedy.

This is one of our  new cat descriptions, please see our site for others.
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Michelle

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