We think that my cat is pregnant because her nipples are big and light pink. She also has sores on her lower abdomen, on the right side. There are four spots. I think it may be ringworm, but I can't tell. If it is ringworm, can it hurt or kill the kittens?
2007-03-18 06:58:52 · 4 answers · asked by rollarcoasterfreak1001 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Some (not all) varieties of ringworm will glow yellow-green under a black light. If the spots are red and raw (moist surface) the serum may also glow. Have your vet check this to make sure it's not something dangerous to the mom. Most skin conditions are treatable.
Ringworm is not likely to seriously harm the kittens, but it will bother them and you don't want to have to treat the whole litter. If it can be largely cleared up (takes about 2 weeks) by the time she has the kittens, you don't need to worry. Otherwise you might want to prepare for supplemental feeding so the kittens won't be on mom so much.
2007-03-18 07:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its just a skin fungas; but it is contagious. You should treat for ringworm quickly. It will not hurt the kittens, but you will end up with a mess on your hands if you don't take control of this contagious fungus. You and your family can end up with it too.
To learn more about ringworm go here... www.petsbestrx.com/ringworm or call 1-866-314-8917
They are very knowledgeable and they also have products that work very fast. I highly recommend this company and their ringworm products.
2007-03-21 18:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by trevlynburke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds that your cat may need a trip to the vet. If it's ringworm you need professional advice. If she's having kittens the vet can give you advice on that too. It just sounds you need a vet's opinion on this.
2007-03-18 07:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by love to help 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't kill the kittens but they will get infected too if not treated.
Do you realize that for every 1 person born, there are 7 puppies and kittens
born? At best, 1 will find a forever home.
And don't forget, that every "Free-to-good-home" litter takes homes away
from animals already at the shelter.
STOP letting your pets; or your friends, relatives or co-workers pets
contribute to the problem.
If you love animals, it is NOT ENOUGH to merely say "My pets are fixed".
Vow to educate and enable others to fix their pets too.
Spaying just 1 female dog or cat, will prevent 6 others from ending up in a
shelter the following year.
Please be part of the solution, NOT the problem!
Thank you. ^..^
2007-03-18 14:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The logical answer is for you to take your cat to a veterinarian and let him/her supply you with the answers! Don't delay. Your cat's health may depend on it.
2007-03-18 07:04:27 · answer #5 · answered by Susan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a good site with advice and pictures:
http://www.fabcats.org/ringworm.html
2007-03-18 07:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋