2007-11-18 19:36:02 · 3 answers · asked by BeeBee 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Maybe the VETERINARIAN can help?
2007-11-18 19:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lucy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm (which is not an actual worm but a fungus) is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact and by contact with infected material (such as dirty living conditions like chicken coops, etc.). If your cats are indoor only, then there must be something in your home that us infested with the fungi. Not sure what that could be. Outside, if your persians come into contact with another animal (or person, as it is common among children) that has ringworm, or an area infested with ringworm fungi, they can contract it as well. It is very easily spread and you CAN get it from your cats, so if they have it, handle them with care and go to your veterinarian immediately to begin treatment. You can treat your home, clothing, skin, etc. with antifungal medication, but your veterinarian will be able to proide you with a safe antifungal for your cat. As you probably know, the symptoms of ringworm are (usually) an area of skin with a dark ring on the outside and lighter skin in the center. If you shine a blacklight on the cat in a dark room, the ringworm fungus will be fluorescent. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me!
2007-11-18 19:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Kylie H 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
G'day there,
I have been a Vet Nurse for over 8 years and Kylie H Knows what she is talking about. Listen to her and no one that suggests that ringworm is a worm.
2007-11-18 20:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is a fungus. There is no protective treatment, other than keeping the cats at home. If they get ringworm they will receive treatment.
If you mean roundworms, you just deworm them regularly with milbemax or Drontal.
2007-11-18 20:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure regular wormed from vets as petshop ones dont work
2007-11-18 19:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by sky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋