Ooo. I can't help you but wanted to tell you I am so sorry. What a
nightmare. I do seem to recall there was an injection available for
ringworm--don't know much about it though. Maybe Phil will jump in here
with some info.

Sherry

This sounds almost *exactly* like the situation we had at the shelter over
the winter.  I almost hate to tell you how the kittens finally got cleared
of ringworm, you might find it discouraging.  But, the good thing that came
out of it was that the kittens were also on the skittish side, and being in
foster with one of our most loving and experienced volunteers got them to
turn around and become lovebugs.

The kittens were all caged.  I'm not sure how many you have, but you may
want to break them into pairs to limit passing it from kitten to kitten.
They were all dipped weekly in the sulfur-lime dip.  Towels used to line the
cage and handle the kittens were thrown away.  We tend to get way more used
towel donations than we need, so this wasn't a problem.  If you can't throw
towels away, wash them in bleach.  They were also on a medication that
started with a "g", I can't remember what it was called, but it was
expensive.  However, in the foster's mom's opinion, the dipping did more to
cure them than the med.  She had them on the medication only at first, and
they did not tested neg until after the dipping started.
Gloves and smocks were also used when handling the kittens.

How are they being tested?  We used the toothbrush test, which does take
longer to show results, but it is more certain than other tests.  It took
about 3-4 months for these kittens to clear, unfortunately.  After this, we
had another kitten come down with ringworm and we started the dipping
treatment right away.  She cleared much more quickly.

Good luck.  Ringworm is a bitch!

-Kelly

Partially from an old post of mine...

"Let me preface this post with the fact that I am not a vet...

BUT, if your cat has ringworm, and is otherwise healthy, you may be
able to save yourself the $80 I just spent by foregoing a visit to the
vet and treating your cat with Program. It is an off-label use, but
one that my vet (feline specialist) recommended.

Peewee was prescribed Program at 44mg/lb
of body weight - one dose, followed by another dose 3 weeks to one
month later,
as insurance."

The 44mg/lb is standard dosage for ringworm.  This is a higher dosage
than the regular dosage for flea prevention.

The chewable tablets should be compounded into tuna or another favorite
treat and  fed when the kittens are hungry.

After the double dosage at 44mg/lb, then treat the kittens with the
usual dosage of Program for cats on a monthly basis as preventative.  I
have found that a monthly dose for 6 months will prevent further
occurances.  Be aware though that some cats seem to be carriers and
will reinfect themselves periodically over their lifespan - for these
cats Program should be part of their monthly routine.

Program works because it is a chitin inhibitor and thus, it stops the
growth of the fungus.  You can treat topically with Lotrimin gel (2 to
3 times daily) at the same time, but in order to effectively do so the
area needs to be shaved first, and the cats need to be kept from
licking off the gel. (Not easy.)

Give the Program a shot and see if you see improvement.  I started to
see hair regrowth within a week to two weeks after treatment.

Program is safe for use at 14 weeks, and can be purchased online from a
number of sites or by calling at 1 (800) pet-meds.

good luck,

-L.

First, are you sure it is ringworm, and understand that I am not a
Veterinarian but an just a rescuer....if you are unsure about a
condition always see a Vet.

If you are absolutely sure it is ringoworm try this.......

Use the program, it will not harm cat and will assist in flea
prevention and there are deworing properties associated with Lufeneron.

Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum (change bag frequently).

Add good bacteria to cat's diet - acidopholus(sp?) - I use Bene bac
tube (easy to give and good for kitty's digestion).

Disinfect cats living quarter's with 1/30 bleach.

Do NOT bathe kitty in bleach - this can be harmful.
Get Lyme Dip (lym sulfur dip for animals) and use according to
directions (do not get this in cat's eye's or mouth) - use the Lyme Dip
according to directions - if you mix it too strong it will harm kitty's
skin (warning - there will an unpleasant sulfur like odor similiar to
that of a chemistry class).

Feed kittens the best quality food that you can afford.  When dealing
with ringworm I usually supplement the dry food with canned to insure
that cats are getting enough oils to insure good skin quality.

Give kittens access to sunlight, are kitties in a dark room, or is
there sunshine coming through the window?

Get a miconozole cream from your Veterinarian.

Griseofulvin is usually reserved as a treatment when other treatments
have failed because it is a risky therapy.  If this treatment is
recommended, ask the Veterinarian to explain the risks involved.

In my experience rescuing...ringworm occurs often with kittens...often
soon after a vaccination (the vaccine jolting the immune system) or
following antibiotic use.

One more thing Laurie, you can get a med for your ringworm.  Will help
you get yours under control fast (ask your regular Dr. for this).  Wish
you all the best.  Jen

One more thing Laurie, you can get a med for your ringworm.  Will help
you get yours under control fast (ask your regular Dr. for this).  Wish
you all the best.  Jen

One more thing Laurie, you can get a med for your ringworm.  Will help
you get yours under control fast (ask your regular Dr. for this).  Wish
you all the best.  Jen

Will the shelter borrow you some crates to keep the kittens in so they're
not all together all the time? Something big enough for a small litterbox,
food and water dishes, and the kitten to stretch out. The one I bought at
that size cost me $35 at Wal-Mart, but hopefully you can get them
temporarily from the shelter. If you can, reserve a specific towel for each
kitten so they can still get positive attention before and after all the
icky crap is done with.

As for yourself, use an anti fungal cream on your spot of ringworm several
times a day, and keep it bandaged or otherwise covered. If you're not
wearing the same clothes to, from, or at work as you wear while dealing with
the kittens, and you're keeping your own spot covered, don't be too
concerned about passing it along at work. If you can, wash the kitten
clothes separately from your every day and work clothes to prevent
cross-contamination.