Re: Ringworm

[laurieskatz]

Hi Carmen, nice to see you here! 
:-)
Laurie
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Carmen Conklin 
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org 
  Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:47 PM
  Subject: RE: Ringworm


  Chris, saw your note on ringworm. I'm new here but have bouts of ringworm at 
our sanctuary occasionally, particularly with my FIV felines as it is harder 
for them to fight off. It will resolve itself on its own in time, but for 
cleaning, I use a spray on furniture, bedding, etc-Chlorhexadine which is a 
terrific sanitizer disinfectant to have on hand. You can spray it on cat food 
dishes to clean out and it is not harmful to the cats. We spray it on clothing, 
hands, etc. It will definitely help the environment. Using Program liquid may 
be helpful in getting rid of the cats ringworm. We simply get over the counter 
store brand antifungal cream to use as it is way less expensive than through 
the vets. Many cats are immune and won't get it even if around other cats with 
ringworm. Most of our FIV cats never get it even with three that do have it. 
Ringworm is always present in the air around us and the cats most susceptible 
are medically compromised kitties, senior cats or young kittens. People can get 
it and not even be around animals. That happened in the middle of Chicago to a 
friend of mine. Anyway, the disinfectant spray is terrific to use, but common 
household bleach helps too, though you can't spray that on furniture, etc. Hope 
this helps. I know others will have other ideas. Carmen



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    From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
    To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
    Subject: Ringworm
    Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:25:59 -0400


    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

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