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Ringworm, ringworm, ringworm!
It's spread from one foster kitten to another to another, despite the
isolation, hand washing, shirt changing, feet wiping on the wet bleach towel, etc... now I don't care how they got it I just need to get RID of it! These are black kittens (strike one, unfortunately) who aren't 8 weeks anymore, but going on 14 weeks (strike two) and are shy and fearful (strike three) and my efforts to tame them down and teach them to trust people is not going to work if every time I pick them up I'm dipping them or smearing them with goo or dabbing them with smelly liquid, not to mention I'm barely picking them up at all because I already got ringworm on my arm from one of them and I don't want to pass it back to them in a different spot from where they already have it, not to mention my husband will kill me if he gets it, and my coworkers won't like it either, and working at the animal shelter I don't want to pass ringworm on to all the animals there! So I need to clear this up FAST so I can start hugging these kittens again and showing them at adoption events! (They are banned until they are free of the fungus) And they're growing so fast and competing with the little kittens for homes so I'm desperate to cure them, any and all advice will be gratefully received! Thanks! |
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Laurie wrote: It's spread from one foster kitten to another to another, despite the isolation, hand washing, shirt changing, feet wiping on the wet bleach towel, etc... now I don't care how they got it I just need to get RID of it! These are black kittens (strike one, unfortunately) who aren't 8 weeks anymore, but going on 14 weeks (strike two) and are shy and fearful (strike three) and my efforts to tame them down and teach them to trust people is not going to work if every time I pick them up I'm dipping them or smearing them with goo or dabbing them with smelly liquid, not to mention I'm barely picking them up at all because I already got ringworm on my arm from one of them and I don't want to pass it back to them in a different spot from where they already have it, not to mention my husband will kill me if he gets it, and my coworkers won't like it either, and working at the animal shelter I don't want to pass ringworm on to all the animals there! So I need to clear this up FAST so I can start hugging these kittens again and showing them at adoption events! (They are banned until they are free of the fungus) And they're growing so fast and competing with the little kittens for homes so I'm desperate to cure them, any and all advice will be gratefully received! Thanks! Ooo. I can't help you but wanted to tell you I am so sorry. What a nightmare. I do seem to recall there was an injection available for ringworm--don't know much about it though. Maybe Phil will jump in here with some info. Sherry |
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"Laurie" wrote in message ... It's spread from one foster kitten to another to another, despite the isolation, hand washing, shirt changing, feet wiping on the wet bleach towel, etc... now I don't care how they got it I just need to get RID of it! These are black kittens (strike one, unfortunately) who aren't 8 weeks anymore, but going on 14 weeks (strike two) and are shy and fearful (strike three) and my efforts to tame them down and teach them to trust people is not going to work if every time I pick them up I'm dipping them or smearing them with goo or dabbing them with smelly liquid, not to mention I'm barely picking them up at all because I already got ringworm on my arm from one of them and I don't want to pass it back to them in a different spot from where they already have it, not to mention my husband will kill me if he gets it, and my coworkers won't like it either, and working at the animal shelter I don't want to pass ringworm on to all the animals there! So I need to clear this up FAST so I can start hugging these kittens again and showing them at adoption events! (They are banned until they are free of the fungus) And they're growing so fast and competing with the little kittens for homes so I'm desperate to cure them, any and all advice will be gratefully received! Thanks! This sounds almost *exactly* like the situation we had at the shelter over the winter. I almost hate to tell you how the kittens finally got cleared of ringworm, you might find it discouraging. But, the good thing that came out of it was that the kittens were also on the skittish side, and being in foster with one of our most loving and experienced volunteers got them to turn around and become lovebugs. The kittens were all caged. I'm not sure how many you have, but you may want to break them into pairs to limit passing it from kitten to kitten. They were all dipped weekly in the sulfur-lime dip. Towels used to line the cage and handle the kittens were thrown away. We tend to get way more used towel donations than we need, so this wasn't a problem. If you can't throw towels away, wash them in bleach. They were also on a medication that started with a "g", I can't remember what it was called, but it was expensive. However, in the foster's mom's opinion, the dipping did more to cure them than the med. She had them on the medication only at first, and they did not tested neg until after the dipping started. Gloves and smocks were also used when handling the kittens. How are they being tested? We used the toothbrush test, which does take longer to show results, but it is more certain than other tests. It took about 3-4 months for these kittens to clear, unfortunately. After this, we had another kitten come down with ringworm and we started the dipping treatment right away. She cleared much more quickly. Good luck. Ringworm is a bitch! -Kelly |
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Partially from an old post of mine...
"Let me preface this post with the fact that I am not a vet... BUT, if your cat has ringworm, and is otherwise healthy, you may be able to save yourself the $80 I just spent by foregoing a visit to the vet and treating your cat with Program. It is an off-label use, but one that my vet (feline specialist) recommended. Peewee was prescribed Program at 44mg/lb of body weight - one dose, followed by another dose 3 weeks to one month later, as insurance." The 44mg/lb is standard dosage for ringworm. This is a higher dosage than the regular dosage for flea prevention. The chewable tablets should be compounded into tuna or another favorite treat and fed when the kittens are hungry. After the double dosage at 44mg/lb, then treat the kittens with the usual dosage of Program for cats on a monthly basis as preventative. I have found that a monthly dose for 6 months will prevent further occurances. Be aware though that some cats seem to be carriers and will reinfect themselves periodically over their lifespan - for these cats Program should be part of their monthly routine. Program works because it is a chitin inhibitor and thus, it stops the growth of the fungus. You can treat topically with Lotrimin gel (2 to 3 times daily) at the same time, but in order to effectively do so the area needs to be shaved first, and the cats need to be kept from licking off the gel. (Not easy.) Give the Program a shot and see if you see improvement. I started to see hair regrowth within a week to two weeks after treatment. Program is safe for use at 14 weeks, and can be purchased online from a number of sites or by calling at 1 (800) pet-meds. good luck, -L. |
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wrote: Partially from an old post of mine... "Let me preface this post with the fact that I am not a vet... BUT, if your cat has ringworm, and is otherwise healthy, you may be able to save yourself the $80 I just spent by foregoing a visit to the vet and treating your cat with Program. It is an off-label use, but one that my vet (feline specialist) recommended. Hey, that's interesting. I'm gonna ask my vet what he thinks about this. They don't use Fulvicin to treat ringworm anymore, do they? I recall a 21-day regime of Fulvicin pills + topical ointment once for ringworm. Seems I remember hearing that Fulvicin was too hard on the liver and its use was discontinued or something. Sherry |
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wrote in message ups.com... wrote: Partially from an old post of mine... "Let me preface this post with the fact that I am not a vet... BUT, if your cat has ringworm, and is otherwise healthy, you may be able to save yourself the $80 I just spent by foregoing a visit to the vet and treating your cat with Program. It is an off-label use, but one that my vet (feline specialist) recommended. Hey, that's interesting. I'm gonna ask my vet what he thinks about this. When we had the ringworm outbreak at the shelter, I asked about Program. Our vet completely dismissed it and said it was a "fad" a few years ago. I was like, can we at least try it? But she didn't want to. Another volunteer said she had a friend who had success with Program, too. Instead we used that super expensive med and the dips. -Kelly |
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First, are you sure it is ringworm, and understand that I am not a
Veterinarian but an just a rescuer....if you are unsure about a condition always see a Vet. If you are absolutely sure it is ringoworm try this....... Use the program, it will not harm cat and will assist in flea prevention and there are deworing properties associated with Lufeneron. Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum (change bag frequently). Add good bacteria to cat's diet - acidopholus(sp?) - I use Bene bac tube (easy to give and good for kitty's digestion). Disinfect cats living quarter's with 1/30 bleach. Do NOT bathe kitty in bleach - this can be harmful. Get Lyme Dip (lym sulfur dip for animals) and use according to directions (do not get this in cat's eye's or mouth) - use the Lyme Dip according to directions - if you mix it too strong it will harm kitty's skin (warning - there will an unpleasant sulfur like odor similiar to that of a chemistry class). Feed kittens the best quality food that you can afford. When dealing with ringworm I usually supplement the dry food with canned to insure that cats are getting enough oils to insure good skin quality. Give kittens access to sunlight, are kitties in a dark room, or is there sunshine coming through the window? Get a miconozole cream from your Veterinarian. Griseofulvin is usually reserved as a treatment when other treatments have failed because it is a risky therapy. If this treatment is recommended, ask the Veterinarian to explain the risks involved. In my experience rescuing...ringworm occurs often with kittens...often soon after a vaccination (the vaccine jolting the immune system) or following antibiotic use. |
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One more thing Laurie, you can get a med for your ringworm. Will help
you get yours under control fast (ask your regular Dr. for this). Wish you all the best. Jen |
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One more thing Laurie, you can get a med for your ringworm. Will help
you get yours under control fast (ask your regular Dr. for this). Wish you all the best. Jen |
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One more thing Laurie, you can get a med for your ringworm. Will help
you get yours under control fast (ask your regular Dr. for this). Wish you all the best. Jen |
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