Ringworm??

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  • 18 September, 2007 at 11:22 pm #11090
    sharkbutter
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    My 3 month old kitten has a bald scaly patch with several surrounding tiny scabs on her chin. She is VERY lethargic, only playing half-heartedly for 20-30 mins then sleeping for 3-7 hours. She has a small amount of eye discharge as well. Is this ringworm and is there something I can do at home for her?

    18 September, 2007 at 11:27 pm #59966
    Buttercup
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    Hi Sharkbutter. It does sound like ringworm on her skin but I’m worried about her eye discharge and lethargy. I think the latter needs to be addressed at a vet and he/she can advise you on what to use for ringworm. I’m sure others will advise also. Good luck w/ your kitty.

    18 September, 2007 at 11:40 pm #59967
    sharkbutter
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    Thank you so very much for your advice! It is very appreciated!

    19 September, 2007 at 12:22 am #59968
    artistabobbi TX 1/17
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    Sharkbutter??? Interesting name.

    I agree with Shakira. Take her to the vet. Ringworm is passed to to other cats and humans, too – and it doesn’t take much.

    If you have a way to isolate her until the vet check, do so, or you will have ringworm spores all over the place.

    20 September, 2007 at 4:45 pm #59969
    JerseyJoan
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    Hi Sharkbutter (cool name!) –

    I contracted ringworm from my Smokie when I first got her. Got immediate attention for her and the vet said, though not officially, that I could use the topical stuff on me too, since it was caught early. Cleared both of us up in no time.

    21 September, 2007 at 12:53 am #59970
    anncetera2
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    I’d definitely get her to the vet. It may just be ringworm, or it could be ringworm and something else, too, or it may be something else entirely. Not really sufficient information to go on. If it’s ringworm, the vet will have appropriate products for treating it.

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