Update on the Lil' Dirty Dozen for those interested.

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-26-2006, 05:30 PM

Today I took three of the 12 Olney kittens to the vet. The diagnosis was bad...but not horrible. Two of the kittens have ring worm. (the orange and white, Sampson; and the calico, Lola) All three, Sampson, Lola, and Icess (deaf white) have a URI. They are all on antibiotics. I asked for three extra prescriptions to give to the others that started coughing....they gave it to me. I know I will need more, but that was all I could afford. I have to bathe the two with ring worm once a week with prescription shampoo and put medicated cream on the spots that are affected. Sampson has patches above and below his right eye and one on the back of his head. Lola has one patch above her left eye...so far Icess has no symptoms. I hope this cures them. I am going to medicate the other three that are coughing...one is the orange momma and two are my other rescues. I am going to bathe all the cats with the medicated shampoo to be on the safe side. I am still trying to save for the appointment in three weeks. This is just the start of what I feel is a long, long proceedure with these kits. What needs to be done, will some how be done. Untill I am no longer to care for them (financially) I will do my best. So, now to the bath tub....Sampson is done...not happy though. Next is Lola, then Icess, and so on......

**catmandu** · 08-26-2006, 05:38 PM

Are there any rescue groups taht can help with the cost of those Kittens.
I hope the Vet is at least taking something off of the price of those meds.
We are praying for those Kittens.

**kb2yjx** · 08-26-2006, 06:08 PM

So sorry to hear of all the health problems you are having!! Sounds like you could use a nurse!! If only we lived closer!!! You have to be REALLY careful with the ringworm!! It is highly contagious, and yes, you can get it!!! Keep things CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!!! Wash the towels/blankets every day and use a bleach solution to keep the area where the babies are CLEAN!!! Good luck!!

**moosmom** · 08-26-2006, 06:32 PM

ROR,

I am VERY interested in the progress of the kittens. Ringworm is treatable but highly contagious, to both humans and other animals. Wear rubber gloves to treat the areas and make sure you wash your hands every time.

You did a good thing and those precious babies are in good hands. Please continue to keep us posted.

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-26-2006, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by catmandu

Are there any rescue groups taht can help with the cost of those Kittens.
I hope the Vet is at least taking something off of the price of those meds.
We are praying for those Kittens.

The vet was descent. She only charged me for four of the bottles of medicine. I really couldn't expect much more then that. Thank you for all your prayers.

To Kb2yjz and Moosmom:

I know ring worm is contagious to humans and that worries me. My children were playing with Sampson yesterday...I only notice the patches today. I hope they don't get anything...or myself either. More worries!! I have been cleaning like crazy today! Thank you for all your advice. My fingers are crossed for our health!!

**kb2yjx** · 08-26-2006, 06:49 PM

O O!!! Watch those kiddies!!! Good to hear your are cleaning, words that makes a nurse happy!!!

**kb2yjx** · 08-26-2006, 06:50 PM

How come the vet did not give you the oral med for the ringworm? I think you posted that you got ointment...

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-26-2006, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by kb2yjx

How come the vet did not give you the oral med for the ringworm? I think you posted that you got ointment...

I am not sure. She gave me Doxycycline for their infections...I am guessing that is what it is for. She never mentioned oral for ring worms. What should I do? Will the cream work. The cream is Miconazole....it says "cures jock itch". Is that even going to work?

**kuhio98** · 08-26-2006, 07:50 PM

Tracy ~ Got your e-mail. Since I don't use paypal anymore, I mailed you a donation by snail mail today. It may take a couple of days because I don't think mail leaves Prudhoe Bay until Monday or Tuesday.
Lisa

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-26-2006, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by kuhio98

Tracy ~ Got your e-mail. Since I don't use paypal anymore, I mailed you a donation by snail mail today. It may take a couple of days because I don't think mail leaves Prudhoe Bay until Monday or Tuesday.
Lisa

Thank you so much. I will mail the other one back to you. I will mail it out on Monday. Thank you so, so much!! I am praying these guys get better quick!! Also that me, my fiance, and my boys do not get sick!! Talk to you soon....

**doolittleky** · 08-28-2006, 03:20 PM

Tracy, I am so sorry that the babies have ringworm. Years ago one of mine had it and spread it to some of the others. It took awhile to get rid of but finally I did. I am also sorry that the mom cat is so sick. I hope she will be ok. I feel so bad for getting you into to all of this and so guilty for not being able to help you out with it. I am thinking about you and praying for all the babies to get healthy so they can find their furever home.
Melissa

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-28-2006, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by doolittleky

Tracy, I am so sorry that the babies have ringworm. Years ago one of mine had it and spread it to some of the others. It took awhile to get rid of but finally I did. I am also sorry that the mom cat is so sick. I hope she will be ok. I feel so bad for getting you into to all of this and so guilty for not being able to help you out with it. I am thinking about you and praying for all the babies to get healthy so they can find their furever home.
Melissa

Melissa, you didn't get me into this...I agreed to go. I actually offered to go and save Icess....remember? I just brought home a few bonuses...with extra baggage! No biggie...I am a little frustrated..but not at any of you or at the kits...just at the price of meds. I don't know how much more I can afford..and nobody, I mean nobody wants cats/kittens around here. I though someone on PT wanted the two gray babies? Wasn't it you or Lizzie? I can't remember. They are sweet babies. They are brother and sister. Thanks for the prayers.

**Lizzie** · 08-28-2006, 08:49 PM

It was me who asked you to pick up the two greys with the white kitten, and I paid their adoption fees - although I hope the shelter didn't charge you, did they? As I wrote before, let's see how everyone does before we decide which ones may need to be shipped to me, but I'm certainly willing to take the greys - and find them homes. Another shipment to arrange!

**Reachoutrescue** · 08-28-2006, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Lizzie

It was me who asked you to pick up the two greys with the white kitten, and I paid their adoption fees - although I hope the shelter didn't charge you, did they? As I wrote before, let's see how everyone does before we decide which ones may need to be shipped to me, but I'm certainly willing to take the greys - and find them homes. Another shipment to arrange!

Sorry, I know you sent me the money, but I forgot who wanted them. I paid for all of the kittens but the final four that were taken on impulse. The gray ones are very healthy and ready to go. If you can take them and find them homes that would be great. We have a total of 18 cats (the 12 Olney and six other rescues). Plus our four and Sunshine. Let me know.

**Lizzie** · 08-29-2006, 08:52 AM

I'll post another request on the truckers network. Illinois to Seattle should be easier than the other requests.

Here's a shocker - I have ringworm too. Not just one of the kittens, but me, so I can't accept any new cats until I know the house is clear. I was fussing Cattulus this morning, one of Ashley's brothers, and found a sore area above his eye. Things started to click in my waking brain and I literally leapt out of bed to check a small sore under my chin that I thought was a garden spider bite that I'd rubbed too much. It's ringworm. It it had been on my arm, I would have know much more quickly but even with a mirror, it was hard to see right under my chin. This is going to be chaotic, and very, very expensive since I'll probably have to treat all my cats.