I recently acquired five white Siamese kittens for fostering. I've managed to get rid of the flea and ear mite infestation, but am struggling with a skin fungus...it's mostly alleviated with two baths in a week's time with Dawn dish detergent (great for fleas, folks!!!)...I don't have the money for a vet yet, anyone have any homegrown ideas I can use to get this problem under control?
2007-07-30 09:15:01 · 5 answers · asked by Smiling Cougar 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
About the fungus: their skin is kind of brittle (it was this way before the baths) and on their bellies, nose, ears, paws and genitals there is a faint brown covering that is not flea defecation and will not wash off.
2007-07-30 09:29:41 · update #1
A 'skin fungus' covers a lot of territory. However, a most common one for cats is ringworm (there are some pictures with the links I have posted). If it appears to be ringworm, then there are relatively inexpensive over the counter medications that can be used, the most common has miconazole in it, and Neosporin has such a product. (Look in the athletes foot section of the drug store)
A simple microscope diagnosis by a vet is the best way, but you indicated that is not possible right now. So if the pictures in the links seem possible for ringworm, get the product and it will take several weeks for it to completely work. Perhaps by then it is either better, or a vet visit will be possible.
2007-07-30 09:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by cat lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch out! It could be ring worm, which is also contagious for humans and can be difficult to get rid of. It could also be a reaction the dish detergent. Some animals are allergic to fleas and will lose their hair.
Try doing an image search for "ringworm" and vary it to find pictures of what it looks like on cats, then compare this to what is on your kittens.
2007-07-30 09:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be any number of things from a cyst to cancer. Just take the kitty to a vet and let them look. If money is an issue, call your local humane society and see if there are any programs available to help you with vet care.
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2016-04-16 16:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's probably going to have to be identified by a vet. It doesn't sound like mange or ringworm. Can you take just one kitten in? That way it'd only be the one exam cost.
2007-07-30 16:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say fungus... can you describe it... it could be anything from ringworm to acne.
2007-07-30 09:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Flip19533 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋