He's a baby stray and we found him a week ago and took him in. We have 14 finches and we keep them loose in the living room. Is it possible for our kitten to give them ringworms?
2006-10-15 11:48:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
YES and to you as well!
2006-10-15 11:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is a fungal infection, and it is transmitted through physical contact. That's why you can get it and why it's not likely the finches will get it.
Ringworm will usually go away by itself over time, but most people prefer to treat it topically and not have to wait. It's not life-threatening and can be treated easily and inexpensively.
2006-10-15 19:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably. It isn't really a worm, it is a fungus. Your birds could probably catch it, but if you make sure you wash your hands after handling your cat and change your shirt before handling your birds you should be ok. Especially if you are already treating the ringworm on your kitty.
2006-10-15 18:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by teelo13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In case you don't know this....ringworms are not actually worms...it is a fungus.
2006-10-15 20:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know but I have ask this be for and someone said yes.
2006-10-15 18:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by dancequeennana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take him to the vet and get the one time worm treatment and you wont have to worry about it
2006-10-15 19:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if they don't have contact but you can get them from the cat !!
2006-10-16 03:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by kvn_klng 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. my kitten gave me ringworm. :( use tinactin
2006-10-15 18:53:13 · answer #8 · answered by kermit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call your vet for this answer.
2006-10-15 18:50:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know, but he will have them for lunch ,good luck with that
2006-10-15 18:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋