AAHHHH........Ringworm strikes our house!

[shais_mom]

OH NO!!!
I had ringworm once too -
that SUCKS!!

[moosmom]

Oh Bunny, that just plains SUCKS!!! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers sweetheart!

[Laura's Babies]

This seems to be going around a lot lately. There are others here with experience that can help you and they will be along to answer any questions. I have no experience with this thank God...

[Catty1]

Here are some links to earlier threads about ringworm...Lizzie, Reachoutrescue, ktlvskitties, Maya & Inka's Mommy, Sirrahbed, Noah's Mommy - they have all dealt with it. Just get a piece or two of paper, skim through these, and write things down.

(Someone did mention an expensive pill for it - but that might be the same one that is no longer sold for some reason).

HUGS!

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...light=ringworm

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...light=ringworm

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...light=ringworm

In this last thread, there are links to OTHER threads, so I will leave it at that.

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...light=ringworm

[jenluckenbach]

Not fun!

Since there is always the possibility that you brought it out of Taz's room, the first thing I would suggest is to treat the other cats with Program pills. And just keep a watch for possible signs of it on them. (but adults are often not too susceptible to it.) I had over 15 cats exposed to my one foster with ringworm and only 2 ever showed symptoms.

After bathing Taz and/or putting cream onhis sore aras, wash with betadine. Soap and water will not kill the spores.

Just make sure to stick with the treatment/meds for the full 4 weeks.

You'll get through this. Many of us have.

[jennielynn1970]

Ditto on what Jen L. said.

Ringworm is a SPORE. It is AIRBORNE.

You, and the other kitties, did not have to touch Taz in order to get Ringworm.

This spread from room to room in our shelter. Some had it, some did not. Usually our immune suppressed kitties got it first and the worse. There is a spray that we also used on the shelter kitties to help with the affected area.

Definitely get the pill for the other two. It may be costly, but it will be worth it.

[catmandu]

No thats one thing that has never hit the Hotel so all we can offer is our prayers.We are praying being isolated doesnt depress Taz too much.

[Catsnclay]

There is a spray that we also used on the shelter kitties to help with the affected area.

Jenn, do you happen to know the name of the spray they use? My vet suggested just plain bleach/water and spray it every where.

I do think we are on the down side of this, the ringworm seems to only be on his tail in 2 places, but we bathed all of him the other night - just to be sure. While cleaning out his room he dried off pretty quickly.

Luckily 'his' room was just tiled - no carpet any where - whew! And we took out the excersie machine (cleaned it down real good) so the only thing left in that room is Taz, litterbox, cage, food dishes and toys - they furry toys were taken away & the other toys were washed.

Now, HOW do I get it out of the room??? Or will the spraying of bleach water, and mopping with it daily will do that?

BTW- thanks Candace for searching out all the other threads for me - they were very helpful!! Thanks!

And thanks to everyone else for their suggestions - I do think we will get through this, just wondering what is next for this little guy??!!