Kelley Saveika
Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:59:22 -0700
Hi Chris, Well, woods lamps are blacklights:) Things glowing everywhere could be a lot of things. Blacklights will detect phosphors used in ordinary clothes detergent, for example: http://science.howstuffworks.com/black-light.htm They also pick up urine and semen. I'm not sure about blood. So just because things are glowing doesn't mean it is ringworm - it could be the detergent you are using. Also, blacklights are effective about 50% of the time in detecting ringworm - about as good as guessing:) It is unfortunate you can't keep the cats confined. When I have a ringworm outbreak, I confine the affected cats to the bathroom, and then bleach every day. On 4/3/08, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A bit OT but I figure if anyone has had experience & is knowledgeable, it > would be someone here… Ringworm—suddenly have an outbreak; have 6 cats > presently (1 waiting for adopter)—only a couple seem to have it—long story > of how it managed to get in but now I'm really lost. I have meds from vet > to apply & shampoo. BUT how do I clean! I borrowed a Wood's Lamp from > someone and of course I see things glowing everywhere!!!!!!!! Is the lamp > good to check for spores on fabric (clothes, rugs, etc) & walls or is it > only for checking living things (me and the cats—LOL). I am starting to > scrub and clean but now wonder, do I do that massive cleaning every day? I > can't keep the cats confined though I did close them out of one of the > bedrooms. Outside of that, they're everywhere and NOT trained to stay off > furniture-LOL. Any tips, suggestions, etc. would be sooooo gratefully > appreciated. > > > > *Christiane Biagi* > > *914-632-4672* > > *Cell: 913-720-6888* > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] * > > > -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help Clarissa! http://rescuties.chipin.com/clarissasheart http://www.change.org/rescuties