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After fostering/adopting a new senior cat, our 2-year-old FIV+ cat developed ringworm. He was on Itraconazole and it seemed to be clearing up. Next was the 6-year-old and then our other senior cat. So, 2 of 4 have confirmed ringworm and very suspicious of the FIV+ guy that was already treated. The 4th is going to the vet Monday for an exam. I did not quarantine because of the stress (he freaks out in a closed room or cage) and by the time we had a confirmation on ringworm, it was probably too late anyway. Needless to say, it is has spread, even though I was cleaning and washing bedding, changing bowls, etc.
I'm afraid that the only way out of this is to put them all on oral meds (itraconazole) in addition to lime sulfur dips and topical meds. But I am super worried about using this medication on the 16-year-old - she has a grade 3 heart murmur and early onset kidney disease.
Does anyone have any experience with treating a senior cat with itraconazole?
Thank you!
I'm afraid that the only way out of this is to put them all on oral meds (itraconazole) in addition to lime sulfur dips and topical meds. But I am super worried about using this medication on the 16-year-old - she has a grade 3 heart murmur and early onset kidney disease.
Does anyone have any experience with treating a senior cat with itraconazole?
Thank you!