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The only way to know for sure is to take her to the vet for it to be cultured, but if you suspect ringworm -- and it's very very possible for an outdoor cat especially -- you'll want to start treating it ASAP - preferably with oral medication or at least lime-sulfur dips. Ringworm is a fungus...

I think the best course of action would be to call the vet and ask. The internet is providing mixed answers. And, also, there's a chance the bite didn't break the skin - I'm not sure if that's a factor.

Quick question: My adult cats were exposed to ringworm via 2 foster kittens and myself. The kittens are currently at a vet in boarding to finish their treatment. My own cats are also being treated (oral meds and miconahex baths + are in quarantine), and I'm, of course, cleaning and disinfecting...

Huh. Good to know. It was a trick I picked up for dogs, not cats -- a trainer suggested it. I've not really had to use it much, fortunately. Guess I won't again.

I put vick's vapor rub on cords to prevent chewing - even works on labradors, and they like to eat everything :P

Every cat is so different. It's a pain, isn't it? I typically have to do pills in a pill gun with my own cats - they'll take pill pockets sporadically, but it's unreliable. I don't have help, so I back them up against the wall or I "sit" on them, tip their heads up, gently pry open the mouth by...

Yes, I've had cats that had this. One had it really noticeably - it would almost look like a small seizure. I myself actually have full-body spasms for no apparent reason. I chalked it up to something akin to myclonic jerks. Every cat I've ever had has had SOME twitching.

Oh, I've already worried myself too much :crazy: I'm walking around like it's bubonic plague up in here. Laundry every day (washed twice on hot!) and disinfecting my entire downstairs, plus each pair of cats in their own quarantine that also has to be religiously cleaned. Throwing out cat...

Back story: I have 2 adult cats and 2 foster kittens. Foster kittens were in quarantine for 2 weeks and then allowed to come out for an hour or two each day around my adult cats. Week 3 - I find ringworm on myself. Take kittens to vet - voila - ringworm on one of them (the other clearly an...

The kitten needs to go to the vet. He could have all kinds of issues, including ones that might be contagious to you. If you cannot afford vet care, call around and tell them you're looking to bring in a stray who needs help but that you can't pay -- see what resources they may have.

Has she been tested for a UTI? I'd start there :\ I'm sorry - this sounds super frustrating. You'll also need to get a good microbial cleaner like Nature's Miracle and clean clean clean every surface she's peed on.

I would go a step farther and, after trimming, try soft paws on Romesco's claws. They are little vinyl caps that you glue on, and they naturally fall off as the nail grows out. If you need help getting them on, a vet or a groomer can show you how. Typically, I've only done the front claws with...

Yes! This is normal. My cats - especially my female - can get quite vocal about kittens or other cats. Even some arching and swiping is normal. It's kind of an important phase of integration, really - the kitten has to learn how to communicate and "who is boss." It's a good sign that the kitten...

I'd get rid of all mats for a while and switch to Cat Attract litter. Also, a vet visit is in order to rule out a UTI. Are they declawed? Because that can also be a leading cause of litter box troubles - especially as they grow older. Paws get more painful & they can develop arthritis from...

Oh my goodness how adorable!! Give them time :) My current two foster kittens are also from separate litters, and they had about a 2-week adjustment period of getting to know and understand one another. Now, they are best buds. Just takes a little time! Also, kitten play can look rough - so be...

roughly once to twice a day for the adults, but I feel like the kittens go more than the adults. I think it's mostly pee though, and I guess their bladders are tinier...so they go more frequently. (Best guess)

I've had 2 cats who do this - caterwauling is annoying, but as long as you've ruled out physical illness, it's just that: annoying. The one thing we did check on the first one who did this was thyroid as thyroid issues can cause a cat to have strange yowly behavior patterns. But, his thyroid...

I am so so sorry you are going through this. If your vet doesn't know the extensive research that's shown that there is a high risk of bad reactions to the 3-year rabies vaccine, you need a new vet. It's very well-known, and none of the vets I've been to will even give the 3-year vaccine...

OK, here is what I'd recommend: First - take him to the vet to rule out a UTI; so many litter box issues are caused by a UTI. Second - is he declawed? I have seen that cause litter box issues as well due to painful bone fragments left behind in the paws. Once medical reasons have been ruled...

Hey..sorry moderator, I'm being annoying again... but I wanted to make sure also everyone knew this: did some further research, and Lysol no longer contains phenols, period. So it's safe to use.