Maybe it is just as well that Schuyler doesn't want to sleep in bed with me . . . the vet called last night with the news that he tested positive for ringworm!! The first culture was coming up positive, and the vet thought it may be a false + because she did not think he presented with the typical ringworm signs and she thought it highly unlikely that he would have it. I brought him back so they could take a second culture of the facial areas in question, and sure enough AGAIN the culture turned up positive!

The vet tech told me to keep him isolated from the other cats and I told her that it is a little late now for that to make any difference . . . I only hope the others don't catch it, but there is a good chance they shall . . . I'm just surprised that I don't have it yet, because I've been in such close contact with him, kissing and stroking his head . . . well, whatever will be will be. He's my Birthday Boy and I will just apply the lotion to his boo-boos for a month as instructed. There is also a pill to treat ringworm, but the side effects can be severe/life-threatening so I opted for the topical treatment. I went on the internet and it seems that ringworm will run it's course and then be over.

Has anyone had a cat with ringworm, and could you share your experience? Maybe I should pose this question under a new topic in cat health.