Ok, I have a foster cat that has ringworm.I'm very familiar with this fungas. Normal procedure at the shelter I work at is humane euthanasia. I understand that it's not to be cruel, but with so many animals and people in such close quarters, we can't take the risk with such a contagious fungal infection. However, I've fostered this kitty, Fiona (a senior, DSH/siamese tuxedo female), for almost a month now, through having a kitten at age 8, URI (upper respiratory), and spay surgery, and I don't want to just toss it all out the window. And she's a wonderful cat who'll make someone a great pet, eventually. She's had the bare spot on her leg since she had arrived at the shelter, but luckily (and surprisingly) no person or animal at the humane society or at my home has contracted it from her. It was noticed at her spay surgery, a culture was done, and, 10 days later, positive for ringworm.
I've gotten the okay from my supervisors to go ahead and treat her (a process lasting a min of 4-6 more weeks). Last night she got a full LymDyp (lyme-sulfur solution that isn't rinsed off and must air dry). Yes, the whole house now smells like rotten eggs. Now, she just needs the solution placed on the one spot once a week for at least three more weeks, or so says one vet. Other places say to apply the lymdyp twice a week.
I'm familiar with ringworm, but not the treatment. Anyway, I've done a bunch of research, gotten many ideas, but I'm just wondering what have regular people actually tried, liked, how long did it take, and how much did it cost. I know the shelter will pay for some of the needed meds and future fungal cultures, but I'm willing to spend some of my own money to try other, hopefully faster & better, alternatives or additions. I've seen a few homeopathic remedies (i.e. petalive, fungrx) but they're main ingredients are simple, natural antimicrobials (witchhazel & tea tree oil). These items I can obtain much cheaper individually than through some magic internet concoction (altho I don't entirely doubt they effectiveness). Also, I wonder if I can use the lymdyp treatment in addition to another spray or homeopathic method.
Anyone had any luck? Oh, and did anyone do anything for all their non-affected fuzzy pets to prevent them from catching ringworm? I don't want to make all my kitties (and me!) suffer through the lyme-sulfur sol'n if they don't need to or there is something nicer. And, after the first treatment, is it still contagious?
Thank you!!
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