There's actually a medical condition called "cat ringworm." Why is it called that? It's usually transmitted from small pets - though it's not just cats, dogs can carry it too. On their fur, these animals can host a type of fungal infection called Epidermophyton, specifically Microsporum canis.

This Microsporum canis fungus has become more common as pet ownership increases, especially with stray cats and dogs. Some people just cuddle these animals briefly, then later develop these characteristic small red circular rashes.

That ringworm on cats, also known as tinea circinata, appears as red circular patches. If you really suspect you have cat ringworm, don't worry - it's actually very easy to treat. Just apply an antifungal medication, and it will clear up within two weeks.

Also, please don't get rid of your pet because of this. For the affected fur areas, you can wash them with antifungal shampoo solutions.

Apply some antifungal medication to the spots where they're losing fur - it's hard to completely avoid fungal infections on an animal's skin. Washing with antifungal shampoo is usually enough to solve the problem. Unless you're holding the cat extremely tightly, it's actually not that easy to contract ringworm from them.