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Anna Drapes - 12 May 2005 13:44 GMT
Hi can anyone help please . We have taken into our home a cat that has
produced ringworm we have isolated him from our other cats but can my other
cats still produce ringworm or is it possible they may never get it
Oliver Gunnell - 12 May 2005 14:29 GMT
> Hi can anyone help please . We have taken into our home a cat that has
> produced ringworm we have isolated him from our other cats but can my
> other
> cats still produce ringworm or is it possible they may never get it

If I was you I would keep an eye on the other cats and treet where needed
also keep on eye on yourselfs as humans can easily catch the problem.
~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ - 12 May 2005 15:19 GMT
Googled 'feline ringworm'...

Lots of informative sites.  Here's a few:

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/ringworm.html

http://www.hdw-inc.com/healthringworm.htm

http://jewelry4u.photovault.com/feline-ring-worm.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ringworm.html

HTH!

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> Hi can anyone help please . We have taken into our home a cat that has
> produced ringworm we have isolated him from our other cats but can my other
> cats still produce ringworm or is it possible they may never get it
Anna Drapes - 12 May 2005 15:51 GMT
Thank you too you both
~*LiveLoveLaugh*~ - 12 May 2005 15:56 GMT
> Thank you too you both

You're welcome, Anna.  Good luck with your kitties!!

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Oliver Gunnell - 13 May 2005 19:42 GMT
> Thank you too you both

Thanks Anna
BarB - 13 May 2005 03:50 GMT
>Hi can anyone help please . We have taken into our home a cat that has
>produced ringworm we have isolated him from our other cats but can my other
>cats still produce ringworm or is it possible they may never get it

Many/most adults already have been exposed to the ringworm fungus
which is present in soil. If they are healthy, if they get it at all
it will be mild. Usually treatment with a topical is enough. My vet
recommends the athlete's foot remedy, Lotramin, in the oil base for
better penetration. Humans are usually easy to clear also. I've used
the lotion and covered it with a bandaid.

If I have ringworm come in the house with kittens, I give everyone a
large dose of Program as a preventative and I keep the kittens
separate of course. That's what I would do for your other cats. You
can buy Program for dogs in 400+ mg size and treat at 100mg/kg, every
two weeks. Grind up the tablets and mix it with food. It is almost
impossible to overdose with Program (lufenuron).

Kittens who get ringworm may require more aggressive treatment.
Here are a couple of sites:

http://www.pandecats.com/x/ringworm_battle_plan.htm
http://www.pandecats.com/x/limesulphur_shampoo.htm  

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