I need advice about the ringworm medication, I'm worried about toxicity.
I thought Buddy was headed in the right direction but now I feel like we are going backwards.
He has been taking Dexamethasone for the last month and a half for the wobbly/weak legs and it seemed to help. The vet prescribed 0.5 mg for 20 days then we decreased it to half a pill for two weeks. He was doing better just a week ago and was even jumping on the bed by himself. The chiropractic adjustments really helped. We just began half a pill every other day when he broke out with a case of conjunctivitis AND ringworm! I am so frustrated and upset. Why can't this guy can't get a break?
The vet took him off the Dex completely, so I am concerned about the repercussions of that, were we low enough to avoid the cortisol issues? Vet took a blood sample for a pancreas test and should call me today. His temp was good, I think his heart sounded good, no vomiting, he has put on a pound of weight that he lost, and no inner ear infections. The vet gave me Terramycin for the eye infection, 3 times a day. Buddy is wearing an e collar and is depressed. Not eating much and not drinking as often, though when he gets to the dish he drinks plenty. No poop in the box since Saturday morning before the vet. Vet said the ringworm meds will need to be compounded before he can give them to me and that Buddy will need to be checked for liver complications throughout the treatment?!!
Obviously many of you have gone through this with your babies, my question is what are your experiences with ringworm medication, good and bad, and what are the alternative treatments for ringworm that are less toxic and risky for cats? I am afraid of Buddy developing more problems, he seems to get develope side efects no matter what meds he takes BUT I don't want the ringworm to not go away.
I am overwhelmed with the idea of cleaning the house to the degree the internet says to. I am, of course, deep cleaning and throwing out what I can't clean but it is a huge undertaking. I am a clean "freak" so I am motivated to get everything cleaned up. I have been reading the internet stuff about ringworm but there are so many ideas and thoughts that I am hoping someone can offer their experience and advice. Oh, and I work at an elementary school, I am concerned about transporting this to the kids.
I am so confused. I just want my boy to finally be better.
Thanks,
Janice
I thought Buddy was headed in the right direction but now I feel like we are going backwards.
He has been taking Dexamethasone for the last month and a half for the wobbly/weak legs and it seemed to help. The vet prescribed 0.5 mg for 20 days then we decreased it to half a pill for two weeks. He was doing better just a week ago and was even jumping on the bed by himself. The chiropractic adjustments really helped. We just began half a pill every other day when he broke out with a case of conjunctivitis AND ringworm! I am so frustrated and upset. Why can't this guy can't get a break?
The vet took him off the Dex completely, so I am concerned about the repercussions of that, were we low enough to avoid the cortisol issues? Vet took a blood sample for a pancreas test and should call me today. His temp was good, I think his heart sounded good, no vomiting, he has put on a pound of weight that he lost, and no inner ear infections. The vet gave me Terramycin for the eye infection, 3 times a day. Buddy is wearing an e collar and is depressed. Not eating much and not drinking as often, though when he gets to the dish he drinks plenty. No poop in the box since Saturday morning before the vet. Vet said the ringworm meds will need to be compounded before he can give them to me and that Buddy will need to be checked for liver complications throughout the treatment?!!
Obviously many of you have gone through this with your babies, my question is what are your experiences with ringworm medication, good and bad, and what are the alternative treatments for ringworm that are less toxic and risky for cats? I am afraid of Buddy developing more problems, he seems to get develope side efects no matter what meds he takes BUT I don't want the ringworm to not go away.
I am overwhelmed with the idea of cleaning the house to the degree the internet says to. I am, of course, deep cleaning and throwing out what I can't clean but it is a huge undertaking. I am a clean "freak" so I am motivated to get everything cleaned up. I have been reading the internet stuff about ringworm but there are so many ideas and thoughts that I am hoping someone can offer their experience and advice. Oh, and I work at an elementary school, I am concerned about transporting this to the kids.
I am so confused. I just want my boy to finally be better.
Thanks,
Janice