Ringworm in multiple cat household - update 9/27

[Reachoutrescue]

So, Tracy, how are you coping? Are any of the kittens that had ringworm originally cleared of it yet? Were you able to put the kittens on oral med or have you decided against it?

Well, I have not put them on oral...it was so hard just to give them the meds for there URIs. I decided to just deal with the ointments. Well, the first three that had it are doing better. Two of them are healed, but poor Luna, the tortie has gotten it again. I also found lessions on three more kits, so now there are 7 in all that have it! Wow is me! Mine are getting better faster then expected. They do not itch anymore. I fear getting more in other parts though. Icess is quickly recovering. I think he may have some scarring from him scratching. But that is okay, my mom said she will love him anyway! I know how you feel Lizzie...I am so stressed about it! Sometimes I just want to scream! But I just grin and bear it! I will post an update with ebay links soon. It has been very hectic here. I have not forgotten you guys at PT though. Sorry to be such a stranger. Talk to y'all soon.

[Freedom]

I can't even imagine what you are dealing with. I took in a stray kitten in July 2005, and she had 2 spots of this on her head. She was 2 pounds of energy. All I remember is giving her baths twice a day, putting on ointment, and I think oral meds. It seems to go on forever, but was cleared up in about 3 weeks. Had to make a rush trip to the vet's one morning when I got the special shampoo in her eyes and she held them shut tight for over 5 mintues. Forturnately her eyes were OK. None of the others in the house ever got it. I found dealing with ONE a bit overwhelming! Good luck to you and the cats, get healed up soon!