I have had an experience with ringworm over a year ago. I caught it once (I don't know how) and got it over with in 4 weeks by using clear nail polish. Luckily, nobody else caught it. Four weeks ago, we rescued four kittens and kept one (Leo is now six weeks). We've kept him in a large cage in the laundry room with our 2yr old cat, Simon. Yes, he had large patches of missing fur, but I thought it was due to the heat and fleas outdoors. So I would bathe him with dawn every other day. Three weeks ago, my mother came up to me with what she thought was a mosquito bite on her back. It turned out to be ringworm and we got rid of it immediately. At the same time, a few days after we saw it, we all thought that I had bedbugs. Those 'bed bug bites' kept increasing in numbers. Then we thought it was chicken pox. Unfortunately, they began forming into little rings. I knew I caught ringworm. I'm currently treating it with 1:1 vinegar and water and recovering great!
Here's the bad part: A week ago, our poor Simon began shedding quite a lot more than usual. His ears had red patches on the inside. And then I saw a ring shaped scab in his right ear. He caught the ringworm. He got a bit worse and got a few lesions on his body until we had enough to take both Simon and Leo to the vet. Leo was the host of the ringworm and passed it to Simon, whom had full access to everything in the house and passed it to us.
Fortunately, they're being treated twice a week for four weeks with a lime-sulfur dip at the vet! But I have a few questions!
How long until we can allow the cats to come in to the house?
How often should I clean? (I'm obsessing over hygiene right now, but I don't want to overdo it and stress my household about cleaning doorknobs whenever they touch one).
My cats are isolated in the laundry room, which I fully cleaned and mopped with water/bleach while they were getting their first treatment. How often should I clean their room? (I'm brooking every few hours and mopping once a day. As well as wiping their door handles and the sides f
How often do I throw out their litter?
Leo is in a cage, but Simon is walking freely in the room. Is this ok? Is it ok if they make contact with one another?
Any advice on how to clean my home and how often?
During their treatment, I removed their usual bedding and put old shirts so they'll be comfortable. Can I change their bedding twice a week (when they go to get treated) or will I have to change it everyday?
Is Pine Sol a good product to disinfect? What should be used to mop wooden floors? And what kind of powder can I use to vacuum carpets? (We can't afford a steamer right now).
Thanks in advance!
Here's the bad part: A week ago, our poor Simon began shedding quite a lot more than usual. His ears had red patches on the inside. And then I saw a ring shaped scab in his right ear. He caught the ringworm. He got a bit worse and got a few lesions on his body until we had enough to take both Simon and Leo to the vet. Leo was the host of the ringworm and passed it to Simon, whom had full access to everything in the house and passed it to us.
Fortunately, they're being treated twice a week for four weeks with a lime-sulfur dip at the vet! But I have a few questions!
How long until we can allow the cats to come in to the house?
How often should I clean? (I'm obsessing over hygiene right now, but I don't want to overdo it and stress my household about cleaning doorknobs whenever they touch one).
My cats are isolated in the laundry room, which I fully cleaned and mopped with water/bleach while they were getting their first treatment. How often should I clean their room? (I'm brooking every few hours and mopping once a day. As well as wiping their door handles and the sides f
How often do I throw out their litter?
Leo is in a cage, but Simon is walking freely in the room. Is this ok? Is it ok if they make contact with one another?
Any advice on how to clean my home and how often?
During their treatment, I removed their usual bedding and put old shirts so they'll be comfortable. Can I change their bedding twice a week (when they go to get treated) or will I have to change it everyday?
Is Pine Sol a good product to disinfect? What should be used to mop wooden floors? And what kind of powder can I use to vacuum carpets? (We can't afford a steamer right now).
Thanks in advance!
