i just got a small stray and he has ring worms any ideas?
2006-09-11 10:03:33 · 11 answers · asked by RAECHELLE 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Without going to the vet-you can use over the counter atheletes' foot ointment (Lamisil, Tinactin). It's also contagious from cat to cat and cat to human so be careful and after you touch him/her wash your hands. If it's really bad go to the vet and they will give you a special med and probably some shampoo to use. The cat might try to lick the ointment off-so put some gauze and medical tape over the Lamisil etc...
2006-09-11 12:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by TatuGrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is not really worms but a fungal infection. It can be spread to humans so be careful. Also, the spores that cause ringworm can live in your house for months after the initial infection has cleared causing reinfection so be sure to clean your house the best you can. As for getting rid of it. If this is a small and young kitten you should take him or her to the vet so he or she can prescribe some anti fungal shampoo. I think the kitten would be too young for most medicines so it's important to get a vet in on its treatments. Good luck.
2006-09-11 19:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring worm meds at the pet store. Might want to take him to a vet to make sure though.
2006-09-11 10:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet gives you an antifungal pill for your kitty. It would be too difficult go buy Lamasil AF and put it on your cat, plus it would lick it off.
2006-09-11 10:09:29 · answer #4 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who diagnosed the kitten with ringworm? You need to contact a vet for a prescribed treatment. There is nothing at home that is strong enough to take care of it.
2006-09-11 14:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yor need to take him/her to the vet they will give you medication, Be very carefull if you have other cats they can also get this from the kitten
2006-09-11 10:35:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be certain of exactly what type of worms it has, take the cat to the vet for a thorough exam and vaccinations.
Most likely, it's not ringworm but common tapeworm carried by fleas.
2006-09-11 10:08:33 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
call a vet and get medicine or see if the store has de worming medicine for that type of worm
2006-09-11 10:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by crrousey 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
take it to the vet
2006-09-11 10:15:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to get medicine from vet they are highly contagious to other animals and you!
2006-09-11 10:12:55 · answer #10 · answered by plgbw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋