My 6-month old foster kitten was feral when I received him 4 months ago. He had ringworm REALLY bad all over his face, on his paws, hips, and ears. I used lime-sulfur dips as directed and it got rid of all but a tiny patch on his tail (really resilient, no hair loss or flaking, but lights up under wood lamp).
Because of his treatment, particularly the spot treated on his face, he is now TERRIFIED of the bathroom and the smell of sulfur. I went to the vet and she said I have to continue the dips, but he keeps trembling and struggling and gets SO scared! When he is that scared, he begins to regress and fear me and being picked up by me. I adore this kitten and I am trying to get him more socialized. Does anyone have any ideas for making this process less tortuous?
Because of his treatment, particularly the spot treated on his face, he is now TERRIFIED of the bathroom and the smell of sulfur. I went to the vet and she said I have to continue the dips, but he keeps trembling and struggling and gets SO scared! When he is that scared, he begins to regress and fear me and being picked up by me. I adore this kitten and I am trying to get him more socialized. Does anyone have any ideas for making this process less tortuous?
It's most likely smell related, at least in part. Ringworm can be an absolute nightmare to deal with, and those dips/baths are essential to getting him healthy. This may be a little late, but I'd try immediately following each treatment with some extra yummy treat, so he can (hopefully) start to build a positive association, or at least reduce the negative one.
FIP is a horrible disease. He was so lucky to find you, and spend his last months off the streets in a loving home.
Rest in peace, Onyx, you gorgeous boy
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