2006-08-27 05:28:06 · 6 answers · asked by mhk87 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
ringworm is a fungal infection and you can buy over the counter fungal lotions for things like jockitch and athletes foot that will treat it...be careful because you can get it as well and it causes hair loss around an area of infection.
I think there is also a shot the vet can give your cat to help clear up fungal infections. Not sure and this is a post and run....no time to look it up.
Sorry!
2006-08-27 05:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by Zoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you may know...Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the characteristic red ring that can appear on an infected person's skin. Ringworm is also called Tinea.... and it seems to be more common in young cats less than one year old, and long-haired cats. The reasons for this are unknown. It is speculated that young cats may have immature immune defence mechanisms which limit their ability to resist infection. In long-haired cats grooming is less efficient and the skin surface is more protected from exposure to the sun (which dermatophytes don't like) than in short-haired cats.
The treatment can be long or short... depends.. The only produced licensed for the topical treatment of ringworm in cats is a shampoo (Malaseb: Leo Laboratories). It is usually applied twice a week. The coat is first completely wetted and the shampoo is then lathered on and massaged well down into the skin. The shampoo is left in contact with the skin for 10 minutes (timed with a clock) before rinsing. Most cats tolerate this remarkably well. Leo Laboratories have produced a leaflet giving tips about shampooing cats. The shampoo should be used with caution around the eyes and if shampoo enters the eye it should immediately be rinsed with large amounts of clean warm water.
Good luck and I am sure your poor kitty will love you even more when that dreaded skin condition(disesase) is eliminated.
2006-08-27 05:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my cat had ringworm the vet give me some anti fungal shampoo to give him a bath in. I also rubbed some anti fungal cream on him since his ringworm was where he couldn't really lick it off which the vet said was unusual. You also got to clean the house to get rid of spores that can live in the house for a very long time to prevent any recurrences.
2006-08-27 10:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet will need to take care of that for you. Also, keep your cats indoors. This will reduce the risk, or even eliminate the risk, of getting ringworms.
2006-08-27 06:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by fieldworking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norman has some excellent suggestions.
Ringworm can be tough to treat, so be thorough.
2006-08-27 06:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fleas can come indoors, but if she's not showing any sign of fleas then it's probably not necessary. My two cats who never go outside recently got fleas very bad, I think from my dogs bringing them in from outside. But other than just recently, I've never had to dose them. It's less chemicals to put in their bodies if they don't need it. So I'd say unless you start seeing fleas, you shouldn't need to.
2016-03-15 03:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best, most effective treatment is the one prescribed by a veterinarian.
2006-08-27 05:36:07 · answer #7 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
first of all the cats need to be taken to the vet & he/she will give you a med for them.if you have been feeding them alot of milk that could be the cause of the problem.
2006-08-27 05:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
make the kitty wear rings or oughtta throw it away and u gotta get anew one(kidding).. i think its better u seek the advise of a doctor who knows very well about cats... or maybe u can ask dr.phil 4 suggestions
2006-08-27 05:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by coolqirlz 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋