Quote Originally Posted by Lizzie
One question, I am about to use Program for the first time. I didn't last year because my vet pooh-poohed the idea.


A friend suggested topical treatment of clortrimazole over the counter (lotrimin cream). Have others found this effective? I can't remember what my vet gave me last year but I have to focus on low cost this year.

#1 - my vet also didn't agree with the Program pill, so she gave us pills that had the right amount for each cat - it wasn't that expensive either. But it was something that had to be done each day for 3-4 weeks. It worked, too!


#2 The topical treatment, is this for you?? If so that should work - any OTC product for fungas should work, if not it is time to visit your doctor for the stronger stuff.

I do not recommend you use OTC anything for the cats. Their dosages must be to their weight and anything OTC would most likely be too strong for them and then there is the possibility you can poision them too!


Ringworm is not something you can get rid of quickly, but if you keep things clean and wash your hands a lot you will eventually get it under control and it will go away. Be patient.