Thai Woman Accidentally Turns Her Cat Into Pikachu IRL After Using Turmeric For Ringworm Treatment

Pikachu cat in Thailand


Images adapted from: ตุ้มเม้งแมวแพนด้า&คาพ้วงแมวเชื้อรา

Earlier this week, a white Thai cat named Ka-Puang became an internet sensation after his owner, Miss Tammapa Supamas, accidentally “dyed” him with turmeric to cure his ringworm. 


Ringworm treatment with turmeric


When she first noticed signs of ringworm, a common skin disease in cats, on one of Ka-Puang’s front legs, Tammapa applied modern medicine on it. However, this furry bad boy kept licking it clean.

Image credit: ตุ้มเม้งแมวแพนด้า&คาพ้วงแมวเชื้อรา

After a few tries, Tammapa was afraid that Ka-Puang would get sick from consuming too much medicine meant for his skin. So, her grandmother chimed in and helped by offering a traditional alternative; turmeric. 

Pikachu in making
Image adapted from: ตุ้มเม้งแมวแพนด้า&คาพ้วงแมวเชื้อรา

Well, Tammapa’s mother went one step further and decided to apply turmeric powder on every inch of Ka-Puang’s furry white body.


Furry Pikachu 


Tammapa used an app to add red dots on Ka-Puang’s cheeks
Image adapted from: ตุ้มเม้งแมวแพนด้า&คาพ้วงแมวเชื้อรา

After Tammapa realised that her beloved cat turned into a real-life Pikachu thanks to her mother, she then took photos and shared it on Facebook. 

Image credit: ตุ้มเม้งแมวแพนด้า&คาพ้วงแมวเชื้อรา

The post was met with instant popularity, so Tammapa opened a dedicated Facebook page and keep fans posted on Ka-Puang’s ringworm condition.  

Image credit: ตุ้มเม้งแมวแพนด้า&คาพ้วงแมวเชื้อรา

Good news is that Ka-Puang’s ringworm is getting better and hair started to grow on what used to be bare pink skin.

Get better soon Mr Pikachu!

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