[Peony]

We just got a six week old kitten on sunday, the woman I got her from said the mama cat had ringworm a few weeks ago so I took the kitten to the vet today. Yep, she does, either a mild case or just beginning. Anyway, how do I get rid of it? They couldn't give me anything because of her weight, she's a tiny little thing, she only weighs 0.8lbs. The only thing they could suggest was soaking her in this medicated bath stuff for 10 minutes several times a week. I don;t see how I'm going to keep a kitten in a pan full of water for that long.

Suggestions?

 

[shannon0218]

Dilute tea tree oil in olive oil (or almond oil) 50/50. Then dab that on any areas 3 times a day.

 

[e123vg]

oh man, ringworm... well, we tried treating our cats, didn't help. eventually it left. don't be suprised if you get it. if you do get it, any kind of cream for athletes foot will work.

 

[damyen's mommy]

: to all of the above we adopted a kitten and she had it. My son and I both got it too. Teatree oil is better than the anti fungal stuff. At least it was in our case. We tried both.Just remember it takes a bit to go away.

 

[QueenOfThePride]

All I've read says that TTO is toxic to cats. All essential oils are potentially toxic to cats, so if you're going to use it, be cautious and don't let her lick it. Although it absorbs through the skin and into the whole body anyway.

 

[Jessy1019]

My cousin breeds cats, and when we ended up adopting a kitty with ringworm, she gave us a (putrid smelling) solution to bathe her in. It was just a bath, not a soak . . . I would check a local petstore and see if they have anything for you. It smelled terrible, but it got rid of the ringworm. Oh, and it took both my mom and I to hold her down and give her the bath, so make sure you have an extra set of hands available.

 

[Dar]

Lime sulphur dip. It does stink. You can buy lime sulphur at gardening stores and dilute it... it comes at 23% and you want .5 %

dar

 

[QueenOfThePride]

As an alternative to dunking in lime sulpher, you can spray it on with a spray bottle. Some cats prefer one or the other.

 

[Kundalini-Mama]

No Tea Tree Oil!!!! It Is Fatal To Cats.

 

[julia1111]

Hi all this is my first time on this forum i came across it trying to find a cure for ring worm I want to try the lime sulphur dip ,and i read on this thread buy 23% dilute to 0.5% but im not good at working out this type of thing so could you please let me know what measurements to dilute it to ! i have also come across a lime sulpher shampoo recipe . Which do you think would be best ?? i have one cat ( ginger tabby ) with the infection but have four others showing no signs as yet, i am aware of keeping the place well hoovered and disinfected any tips or ideas would be gratfully appreciated

( ps two of my cats are persians !!!! ) one is only 3 months old is she ok to dip ?
look forward to your replys
julia