ugh, I think we have a ringworm outbreak...

[Lizzie]

It was the summer of 2006. The vet I saw is the gloomy-gus one who likes to harp on about all the problems that face multi-cat households, and by that he means over two.

I found another with it last night, Wild Thang's brother, Boy Blue has it on his side. He is only two but has bad stomatitis from the same poor upbringing, so another challenged immune system.

On the plus side, the shelter I volunteer with has said they might be able to get me systemic treatment wholesale, and may help with the cost because they are sure a foster brought it into my home. Since Wild Thang won't let me cream her after the first time, it's either systemic or live with it for many, many months.

For something that doesn't make cats sick, it sure is a major problem.

[sirrahved]

My problem is that our cat gave it to a DOG. We can't separate the dog, because she sometimes gets destructive when left alone for long periods. *sighs* We'll just see what happens. No more spots yet!

[Lizzie]

From my experience last year, I'd say hope for the best but expect the worst. Several times, I thought I was seeing the end of it only for another lesion to appear on one that looked almost ready to leave isolation. But, it does go away in its own good time.

The shelter is recommending lime sulphur dips. That's fine in a location where they have deep sinks and help, but I dread doing it myself.