Maia and I need some magical TCS vibes......

I would definitely start poor Maia (and to you right now) on an oral medication for ringworm if you have not. Whatever you are doing, is not working . Ask about Griseofulvin or Itraconizole. If she were my cat this is what I would do.

#1 - Shave her down completely
#2 - Either a Lyme Sulfur dip (ask vet) or a 20 part water to 1 part bleach rinse (after shaving) twice weekly.
#3 - Put her on an oral anti-fungal medication.
#4 - use a topical anti-fungal on the lesions daily. Like the apple cider mixture (dab on) or Miconazole from the pharmasist ( a cream ).

Her immune system is not working to it's fullest, so she needs extra help to rid herself of this fungus. Don't worry, her coat will grow back, but at this point you need to get a complete handle on any hair follicle spores falling off. Shaving is one way to stop the growth of the fungus. the fungus HATES light and grows along the edges of the lesions in the hair. Also if you shave her, you will be able to treat the lesions properly and any other lesions you might be missing. I know this is the last thing you need right now . I think you just need to get control of this fungus and your vet needs to be more aggressive with it too. Here are some links with info.

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/ringworm.html
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5749247_ri...tion-cats.html

So sorry this is happening to you. It's not fair. When it rains it pours.

BUT, these bad times will pass.

Healing vibes going out to Maia.


Robin

I am so sorry to hear what you are going thru. I hope things change quickly for you for the better. There are so many people in need lately, it is really sad what this country is going thru. Sending you many good

Still no change with my Unemployment account. Its been 10 weeks and there is absolutely no reason for this to be happening, I have done everything 'by the books'!
I was able to borrow a couple hundred to pay electric and internet before turn off........
It's Maia that I am very concerned about. Her initial ringworm infection seemed to clear up. Now it has spread from her chest to her chin, and has gone from a small circular area on her chin to a 2 inch long scabby area from her chin down her neck. The scabby area has been spreading over the past week and doesn't seem to be healing underneath.I stopped by the vet's today and was told exactly what I expected, I need to bring her back for another exam. The only reason why I haven't already is that the exam alone is $80, then there is the medication $.
I am hoping to borrow the $ for Maia to go in tomorrow from a friend, waiting anxiously to hear back from him.....
My first concern is Maia, she is my life line.......

I know when my husband was temporarily laid off last year, it took around a month before we saw the first check. 10 wks seems insane, but I have no idea how backlogged NYC UE is. He was off for 6 wks and we got a check for 2 weeks unemployment. Not fair, but read tape held things up. One thing, if you have any special requirements for your unemployment (ie, proof of a job search) fulfill them if you can right now even if you aren't getting a check yet. DH's benefits didn't last long enough to count since he was called back after 6 weeks, but if it had lasted longer he probably could have gotten the money for the first 4 weeks by showing proof of a job search.

Of course, none of this helps you right now.

I still advise you to try athletes foot cream on the Maia for the ringworm if you haven't already. Honestly, it cleared it up on my back and my cat. It may have been a milder case though. I'm not trying to diagnose your kitty at all, I'm just thinking it may save you $80 and a vet prescription.

I really hope you get some answers soon and your checks start coming in with back pay!!!!!

Still thinking of you and Maia, sending more prayers. Hang in there, it will get better!

Hope she'll be ok! Also as already said generic canesten or athletes foot cream is used to treat ringworm topically.

Oh hun. . I know clipping Maia is what really needs to be done. But it is tricky to clip a cat if you have never done it yourself. You need pet clippers and at least #15 or #30 blade. She must be taken down quite short. Can't the vet or even a vet tech assist you with this dilemma , why can't they see you are struggling and ringworm is nothing to mess around with and needs to be treated aggressively .

WHY would the vet charge you another vet visit???? for eighy bucks. this is a recheck and you would think under the circumstances they would waive the vet visit.... Seriously, do you want me to call your vet??? and try to speak to them on your behalf? If so, I would be happy to, hun. Just PM me the vet name and phone number. I am so sorry you are dealing with this and really feel bad for you Maia

I just want you to know that I am thinking of you and Maia sweetie. One day at a time...

Sending more that those checks start coming in soon!

I did some Googling for ringworm and most sites discuss using any antifungal cream on cats with ringworm. (I'd be a little worried about her licking it off, though.)

Hi everyone hank you for all your , they mean so much! I was able to borrow some money from a friend and get Maia to the vet yesterday. The good news is her ringworm is gone , the bad news is she has a bacterial skin infection so she's on antibiotics for a couple weeks . My poor kitty has been poked, prodded, sprayed, on meds for 2 months, I just want this all to end for her. At least I was able to get her in and she is hopefully on her way to final recovery
Thanks again everyone
Maia and Chey

Chey, I'm SO relieved it's not ringworm! THAT is great news! I'm so sorry it got infected, but hopefully the antibiotics will clear it right up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good news! Now make sure to take care of yourself, too, such stressful times can take a toll on your health.

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Chey, I'm SO relieved it's not ringworm! THAT is great news!

I'm so sorry it got infected, but hopefully the antibiotics will clear it right up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!!!!! for JOY! I, too, am so relieved to hear this. Thank goodness you got Maia in yesterday to be checked. PHEW!! The skin infection will be easy to clear . Give Maia a scritch from me

Oh, that is good news!!!

Thinking of you and sending

It sucks when bureauocracy and red tape has to invade our lives and mess up our karma. When it doesn't work the way it's supposed to work it's so incredibly frustrating.

Take care.