Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm
Hi, I'm even older than you... I'm 80 and in the 1940's when I had ringworm, the treatment was just alcohol. I remember screaming when my mom put alcohol on my ringworm because it burned so much. It got rid of the stuff tho. Medicine didn't taste good in those days either. We got castor oil, and all sorts of awful tasting remedies. BTW go for the purple hair. My hair is thin too, so maybe I'll try it :-) Lorrie On 08-23, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: > BETH - Now that I am 73 and have gone thru 4 different chemos, my hair is > thinning. Guess I will have to find some gentian Violet and paint my head > purple. I will fit in with all the younger crowd who like all colors of > hair. > > Susan Saunders wrote: > > Original Program (flea medicine) works. Only has to be given once - twice > > at the most. > > > Susan Saunders > Bengal Rescue > Louisville, KY > http://www.bengalrescuenetwork.org/ > 502-494-8669 > Join bengalcatrescue-subscr...@yahoogroups.com > > From: Beth > To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" > Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 11:06 AM > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm > > > > Wow. Maybe you have accidentally discovered a cure for thinning hair :) > > > Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! http://www.furkids.org/ > > > > > > On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:49 PM, wrote: > > As long as it works, that is what is important. I know this is a bit late, > but been busy taking care of Lil Bit, giving fluids, meds and syringe > feeding. All to no avail, she passed last Friday. > >When I was a child, I got ringworm and my doctor (an old vet who went to > >Vienna and trained for people meds) used gentian violet on my head. It was > >purple, but got rid of the ringworm. Ever since then, the hair on that part > >of my head is curlier and thicker. > > > > Cindy McHugh wrote: > >> When we took in a cat with ringworm, the first vet prescribed an expensive > >> oral medication (something like Griseofluvin). We sought the advice of a > >> different vet who gave the cat a shot of antibiotics and recommended we > >> use lime sulfur dips. It took a while, but it did clear up. The dips are > >> messy and stinky, but effective. > >> > >> Good luck. > >> Cindy > >> > > > > > >___ > >Felvtalk mailing list > >Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > >http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm
BETH - Now that I am 73 and have gone thru 4 different chemos, my hair is thinning. Guess I will have to find some gentian Violet and paint my head purple. I will fit in with all the younger crowd who like all colors of hair. Susan Saunders wrote: > Original Program (flea medicine) works. Only has to be given once - twice at > the most. Susan Saunders Bengal Rescue Louisville, KY http://www.bengalrescuenetwork.org/ 502-494-8669 Join bengalcatrescue-subscr...@yahoogroups.com From: Beth To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm Wow. Maybe you have accidentally discovered a cure for thinning hair :) Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! http://www.furkids.org/ On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:49 PM, wrote: As long as it works, that is what is important. I know this is a bit late, but been busy taking care of Lil Bit, giving fluids, meds and syringe feeding. All to no avail, she passed last Friday. >When I was a child, I got ringworm and my doctor (an old vet who went to >Vienna and trained for people meds) used gentian violet on my head. It was >purple, but got rid of the ringworm. Ever since then, the hair on that part >of my head is curlier and thicker. > > Cindy McHugh wrote: >> When we took in a cat with ringworm, the first vet prescribed an expensive >> oral medication (something like Griseofluvin). We sought the advice of a >> different vet who gave the cat a shot of antibiotics and recommended we use >> lime sulfur dips. It took a while, but it did clear up. The dips are messy >> and stinky, but effective. >> >> Good luck. >> Cindy >> > > >___ >Felvtalk mailing list >Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm
Original Program (flea medicine) works. Only has to be given once - twice at the most. Susan Saunders Bengal Rescue Louisville, KY http://www.bengalrescuenetwork.org/ 502-494-8669 Join bengalcatrescue-subscr...@yahoogroups.com From: Beth To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm Wow. Maybe you have accidentally discovered a cure for thinning hair :) Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! http://www.furkids.org/ On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:49 PM, wrote: As long as it works, that is what is important. I know this is a bit late, but been busy taking care of Lil Bit, giving fluids, meds and syringe feeding. All to no avail, she passed last Friday. >When I was a child, I got ringworm and my doctor (an old vet who went to >Vienna and trained for people meds) used gentian violet on my head. It was >purple, but got rid of the ringworm. Ever since then, the hair on that part >of my head is curlier and thicker. > > Cindy McHugh wrote: >> When we took in a cat with ringworm, the first vet prescribed an expensive >> oral medication (something like Griseofluvin). We sought the advice of a >> different vet who gave the cat a shot of antibiotics and recommended we use >> lime sulfur dips. It took a while, but it did clear up. The dips are messy >> and stinky, but effective. >> >> Good luck. >> Cindy >> > > >___ >Felvtalk mailing list >Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm
Yes, Program does work great. And I think you only give it once of twice. Yes, the liquid oral meds are extremely toxic. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: "kgbarnc...@gmail.com" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm Google for the Program flea medicine for cats, it also controls ringworm. My rescue friend says it worked great on a bunch of ringwormy kittens rescued from the kill shelter. Kg - Reply message - From: "Lee Evans" To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: [Felvtalk] ringworm Date: Fri, Aug 23, 2013 12:51 am You can also use a cream for athletes foot. As your vet what the safe amount would be on cat skin. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! > > From: "dlg...@windstream.net" >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:49 PM >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm > > >As long as it works, that is what is important. I know this is a bit late, >but been busy taking care of Lil Bit, giving fluids, meds and syringe feeding. > All to no avail, she passed last Friday. >When I was a child, I got ringworm and my doctor (an old vet who went to >Vienna and trained for people meds) used gentian violet on my head. It was >purple, but got rid of the ringworm. Ever since then, the hair on that part of my head is curlier and thicker. > > Cindy McHugh wrote: >> When we took in a cat with ringworm, the first vet prescribed an expensive >> oral medication (something like Griseofluvin). We sought the advice of a >> different vet who gave the cat a shot of antibiotics and recommended we use >> lime sulfur dips. It took a while, but it did clear up. The dips are messy >> and stinky, but effective. >> >> Good luck. >> Cindy >> > > >___ >Felvtalk mailing list >Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm
Wow. Maybe you have accidentally discovered a cure for thinning hair :) Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:49 PM, wrote: As long as it works, that is what is important. I know this is a bit late, but been busy taking care of Lil Bit, giving fluids, meds and syringe feeding. All to no avail, she passed last Friday. >When I was a child, I got ringworm and my doctor (an old vet who went to >Vienna and trained for people meds) used gentian violet on my head. It was >purple, but got rid of the ringworm. Ever since then, the hair on that part >of my head is curlier and thicker. > > Cindy McHugh wrote: >> When we took in a cat with ringworm, the first vet prescribed an expensive >> oral medication (something like Griseofluvin). We sought the advice of a >> different vet who gave the cat a shot of antibiotics and recommended we use >> lime sulfur dips. It took a while, but it did clear up. The dips are messy >> and stinky, but effective. >> >> Good luck. >> Cindy >> > > >___ >Felvtalk mailing list >Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm
The oral meds can be very hard on the liver, I believe Itraconazole (sporanox) is considered the "safest", griseofulvin and ketoconzole can be dangerous, Griseofulvin should not be used in FIV+ cats (one of the main people on the former Ringworm group lost his FIV+ kitty that way), and my understanding is that Ketoconazole shouldn't be used in cats. Personally I would not use either, but if oral meds seem necessary would stick to Itraconazole. Just a two cents, I'm not a vet but know many here are already dealing with challenged kitties so wanted to mention :-) On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:49 PM, wrote: > As long as it works, that is what is important. I know this is a bit > late, but been busy taking care of Lil Bit, giving fluids, meds and syringe > feeding. All to no avail, she passed last Friday. > When I was a child, I got ringworm and my doctor (an old vet who went to > Vienna and trained for people meds) used gentian violet on my head. It was > purple, but got rid of the ringworm. Ever since then, the hair on that > part of my head is curlier and thicker. > > Cindy McHugh wrote: > > When we took in a cat with ringworm, the first vet prescribed an > expensive oral medication (something like Griseofluvin). We sought the > advice of a different vet who gave the cat a shot of antibiotics and > recommended we use lime sulfur dips. It took a while, but it did clear up. > The dips are messy and stinky, but effective. > > > > Good luck. > > Cindy > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm
Google for the Program flea medicine for cats, it also controls ringworm. My rescue friend says it worked great on a bunch of ringwormy kittens rescued from the kill shelter. Kg - Reply message - From: "Lee Evans" To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" Subject: [Felvtalk] ringworm Date: Fri, Aug 23, 2013 12:51 am You can also use a cream for athletes foot. As your vet what the safe amount would be on cat skin. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: "dlg...@windstream.net" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:49 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] ringworm As long as it works, that is what is important. I know this is a bit late, but been busy taking care of Lil Bit, giving fluids, meds and syringe feeding. All to no avail, she passed last Friday. When I was a child, I got ringworm and my doctor (an old vet who went to Vienna and trained for people meds) used gentian violet on my head. It was purple, but got rid of the ringworm. Ever since then, the hair on that part of my head is curlier and thicker. Cindy McHugh wrote: > When we took in a cat with ringworm, the first vet prescribed an expensive > oral medication (something like Griseofluvin). We sought the advice of a > different vet who gave the cat a shot of antibiotics and recommended we use > lime sulfur dips. It took a while, but it did clear up. The dips are messy > and stinky, but effective. > > Good luck. > Cindy > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
