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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2005Ring worm
Can you get ring worm from a cat's fungal ear infection? I have looked all over the internet and there are no difinitive answers, although humans can definitely get ring worm from a cat who has ring worm. My cat is being treated for a yeast infection in his ear, and I have developed (what I think is) ring worm on my shoulder. The kitten may also have ring worm because lately I have noticed lots of tufts of his white fur all over the house. (He is a ragdoll and shouldn't shed much at all.) This is the sick little ragdoll with possible FIP that I bought from PHYLLIS MIKESELL of WEEPURRS who refuses to give me a refund. (Sorry, had to throw that in - and yes, I am bitter.) I am taking him to the vet this afternoon because he has been getting anti-fungal ear drops for ten days and there has been no improvement. I will also get him tested for ring worm at this time. Between Simon's ear infections, his diarrhea all over the house, this horrible breeder threatening to sue me for slander and now ring worm on my shoulder, I am not a happy camper. Sorry to have digressed ... just put me on an ice floe and push me out to sea. > Can you get ring worm from a cat's fungal ear infection? I have looked > all over the internet and there are no difinitive answers, although > humans can definitely get ring worm from a cat who has ring worm. You could get ringworm from a cat that has ringworm, but not from an ear infection. The cat may have ringworm but is not showing signs, although the tufts of hair falling out is an indication. I'm really sorry that now this has happened on top of everything else. :(  Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG >Can you get ring worm from a cat's fungal ear infection? No but they can get ringworm in the ear. Ringworm on cats is frequently scaly and does not look the same as on humans for some reason. On humans it develops a puffy ring around the perimeter of the sore and itches and burns like crazy. I rub some fungicide on it, cover it with a band aid and in a few days it's better ( change the dressing each day). For cats, the topical I use is Lotrimin Ultra in the oil based liquid. My vet says that penetrates better than the creams. Ringworm is difficult to cure in an ill cat. Ask your vet about human drugs. Lamisil at 5mg/lb is what I am giving one kitten right now and it is safer than most internal medications for ringworm. Program is safe enough but I find it won't do much for a kitten whose immune system is already compromised. The easiest test for ringworm is an ultraviolet ( Woods) light. Not all ringworm will show up, but if the sore is apple green around the edges, it's ringworm. Take the cat into a dark room or closet to look. You may find a cheap light used for decoration at Home Depot or a gift store like Spencers. The pet stores usually have them also. >Between Simon's ear infections, his diarrhea all over the house, this >horrible breeder threatening to sue me for slander and now ring worm on >my shoulder, I am not a happy camper. Sorry to have digressed ... just >put me on an ice floe and push me out to sea. I'm so sorry. You can slow the diarrhea down somewhat by adding a dollop or so of raw canned pumpkin to his food. That's not a cure, but it will absorb moisture, slow down the passage of food through the gut and give you both some relief. Ask your vet. BarB ... You can slow the diarrhea down somewhat by adding a dollop or so of raw canned pumpkin to his food. That's not a cure, but it will absorb moisture, slow down the passage of food through the gut and give you both some relief. Ask your vet. ________________________________________________________ Thanks so much, Barb. Great information! I will definitely try the pumpkin and see if that helps. The vet gave me these GIANT pills to give to the little guy but if there is something more natural and easier to take, I'll do that. I'm sure he will eat it mixed with his canned food because despite all that has happened to him, he has a voracious appetite. His ear is finally better and he seems a lot happier. If we can just get his tummy better, life will be great. >... You can slow the diarrhea down somewhat by adding a >dollop or so of raw canned pumpkin to his food. That's not a cure, [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >and he seems a lot happier. If we can just get his tummy better, life >will be great. The pumpkin is not alternative therapy for the drugs that kill whatever is causing the diarrhea, it just eases the discomfort and helps them regain a natural balance. Also I forgot to mention acidophilus to replace the good bacteria in the gut after the drugs have killed off everything, good and bad alike. I use the powder made to add to baby formula from the health-food store. BarB
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