- Joined
- Dec 8, 2017
- Messages
- 17
- Purraise
- 6
Hi there!
I'm new on the block here and I know there are countless other threads on this topic but I'd love some advice on my case:
We just got a new kitten from the shelter a little over a month ago and she's totally stolen our hearts (although our 7-year-old cat might not be totally in love just yet, but he's getting there). Unfortunately, she's come in with a host of problems since joining the family from fleas to tapeworm and now I *think* ringworm.
The thing is she isn't showing any signs yet and neither is my other adult cat. The only reason I suspected it is because I was just diagnosed with it on my neck which I initially thought was eczema but my dermatologist confirmed fungal (ringworm). She asked about new pets and we immediately took the kitten, Lola, to the vet. Initial inspections by the vet (black light, looking at fur under microscope) show no results, so we are waiting for the culture to come back.
In the meantime, he gave us some medicated shampoo (which my adult cat will literally kill us if we try to give him, Sonny, a bath). And advised us to start cleaning.
I'm just wondering how crazy I should make myself here, if they aren't showing any signs could that mean a very mild case? I'm still going to bathe them and clean the bedding and house, but I'm wondering if I should go full on steam cleaning the carpets etc. Good news is our house is fully hardwood so the only carpets are ones that we have laid out. I'm a bit of a germophobe and have anxiety so I don't want to drive myself nuts if it isn't necessary.
Also, should I have my adult cat's fur cultured too? My husband is upset because I don't want to take the x-mas decorations out of the attic this year for fear of having to disinfect everything.
My apologies for the lengthy post but anyone's insights into this is greatly appreciated!
I'm new on the block here and I know there are countless other threads on this topic but I'd love some advice on my case:
We just got a new kitten from the shelter a little over a month ago and she's totally stolen our hearts (although our 7-year-old cat might not be totally in love just yet, but he's getting there). Unfortunately, she's come in with a host of problems since joining the family from fleas to tapeworm and now I *think* ringworm.
The thing is she isn't showing any signs yet and neither is my other adult cat. The only reason I suspected it is because I was just diagnosed with it on my neck which I initially thought was eczema but my dermatologist confirmed fungal (ringworm). She asked about new pets and we immediately took the kitten, Lola, to the vet. Initial inspections by the vet (black light, looking at fur under microscope) show no results, so we are waiting for the culture to come back.
In the meantime, he gave us some medicated shampoo (which my adult cat will literally kill us if we try to give him, Sonny, a bath). And advised us to start cleaning.
I'm just wondering how crazy I should make myself here, if they aren't showing any signs could that mean a very mild case? I'm still going to bathe them and clean the bedding and house, but I'm wondering if I should go full on steam cleaning the carpets etc. Good news is our house is fully hardwood so the only carpets are ones that we have laid out. I'm a bit of a germophobe and have anxiety so I don't want to drive myself nuts if it isn't necessary.
Also, should I have my adult cat's fur cultured too? My husband is upset because I don't want to take the x-mas decorations out of the attic this year for fear of having to disinfect everything.
My apologies for the lengthy post but anyone's insights into this is greatly appreciated!