My son got a kitten for christmas from his grandmother and I have been treating myself for it and i think my one year old may have one. How do I get rid of it from a baby and a cat?
2007-02-05 15:35:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
You need to get an antifungal medication from your vet for the cat, I would contact your pediatrician about your baby.
2007-02-05 15:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by cs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ring worm is a fungus. You would have to use a fungicide. Since you are dealing with a young child I would consult a doctor on this.
2007-02-05 15:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STEP 1: Part back a section of hair so you can see the scalp. STEP 2: Look for one or several round patches of redness with spots around the edges, red rings or scaling skin. STEP 3: Take your child to the family doctor or pediatrician if you spot any of these symptoms. The doctor may prescribe medication to be taken for up to four weeks. STEP 4: Apply over-the-counter cream to your child's scalp for small patches of ringworm. STEP 5: Shampoo your child's hair two to three times a week. In some cases Selsun Blue works well, but it can be very irritating to children and people with tender skin. Try using the over-the-counter creams with your usual shampoo. STEP 6: Let school or day care officials know your child has ringworm. STEP 7: Use different combs, brushes, hats, caps, hair bows and hair clips for each family member. STEP 8: Check each member of the household for ringworm, including pets. STEP 9: Wash your hands after you touch your child's scalp. STEP 10: Ask your child to wash his hands frequently, especially after he brushes his hair.
2007-02-05 15:39:36 · answer #3 · answered by Donville T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cat has to go to the vet.
Buy Lotrimin cream at the drug store and apply to infected area according to the directions. Often you will find it in the Athlete's Foot aisle....because it is the same fungus.
Good luck.
2007-02-05 15:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get med for it from a vet or a pet store such as petco zamzows or petsmart they all should carry worm medications oh btw if your cats get fleas dont use heartz there is a website about them and in it many ppl said the flea collars and meds killed thier cat!
2007-02-05 15:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My vet's treatment is a lyme-sulfer treatment. Go to a vet to get this done.
2007-02-05 16:58:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Dr. can prescribe medicine. Hydrocortisone works for most people, but I don't know about using it on a baby...
2007-02-05 15:39:23 · answer #7 · answered by Matt O 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go see your vet , or try walmart liquid wormer cost about $5
2007-02-05 15:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋