I broke down at the Vets

[crittermom]

The first pic is of Corwin.I noticed he had a small patch of fur missing.At first I thought it was just normal fur loss around his ear.Then, I thought it may be a food allergy as I just changed their food.But, then I noticed it got kind of flakey looking.He also has a VERY small spot on his toe.But, I can't get a clear pic of it



Next is Mia
She has a spot by her ear also.


If you look REAL close to this pic. you can see a spot above her upper lip also.


Last is Lilly.Her's isn't that bad looking because she hasn't rubbed her meds off yet.Also by her ear



Sapphire is sooooooooo long haired that I can't get a pic of hers either.
I would reccomend if you notice ANY hair loss, get them to the Vets to be checed for ring worm.

 

[miagi's_mommy]

those poor babies!

ring worm sure does suck! I hope they are all cleared up soon!

 

[crittermom]

Sorry they aren't the best quality pics.
Here are some pics I found on the net of ring worm on humans

 

[crittermom]

Originally Posted by Miagi's_Mommy

those poor babies!

ring worm sure does suck! I hope they are all cleared up soon!

Yes it does!!! And the bad thing about it, is I am 99.99% sure they got it from the Vets office

But, it is possible it came from the shelter.
I'm just thankful I noticed it as soon as I did.It hasn't been more than 3 days since I first saw it on Corwin.

 

[white cat lover]

Just a word of warning...not all ringworm presents in the "typical" form. Damita had it on her ears, but didn't loose much hair. One kitten at the shelter had it on his...nuts. Some gets spots on their bellies, other on their heads. Some get it on their feet. Sometimes it is scabby, sometimes it is just hairloss. I learned the hard way that ringworm can present in a variety of ways.

 

[crittermom]

You are right!!! I was told there are several different forms of ring worm.It shows as different colors under the black light

 

[crittermom]

Here is an article that I found about ring worm in cats
http://nd.essortment.com/catsandringwo_rrmg.htm
another web site with pics of cats infected
http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=223
here is a part from the above article

Some veterinarians have recommended using Program® (the once-a-month flea pill) at a higher dose to treat ringworm in cats, but its efficacy is controversial. It is generally safe, and its use may be warranted in animals that are debilitated or have other serious medical conditions.

 

[miagi's_mommy]

Originally Posted by crittermom

Yes it does!!! And the bad thing about it, is I am 99.99% sure they got it from the Vets office

But, it is possible it came from the shelter.
I'm just thankful I noticed it as soon as I did.It hasn't been more than 3 days since I first saw it on Corwin.

yeah, good thing you caught it early!

you don't have it right? I sure hope not!

 

[crittermom]

you don't have it right?

So far I don't.But, since I have Bronchitis, the Vet said I am more suseptible (sp) to it.The only good thing that is in my favor, is I'm on Zithromax.