Is this Ring Worm? - Paw Talk

Mike in Utah · #1 03-30-2005, 04:17 PM

Hi,

I have a cat that has what I think is ringworm - but not sure.

The cat is wild and it's almost impossible for me to catch. If it is ringworm is there someway that I could treat it without catching the cat - maybe something in some food?

Thanks....

Mike

DirtySouthChins · #2 03-31-2005, 04:07 AM

It does look like ringworm to me

Sadly the only way to treat ringworm is with antibiotics, cremes or sprays. They even have special shampoos. Although there is a possibility that if you get a tablet form med, that you might be able to crush it and place it in the food.

Here is a great Q&A site about cats and ringworm

Here is another good site

Chrisanne · #3 03-31-2005, 10:57 AM

It kinda does look like ringworm, but it also kinda looks like mange. Poor kitty.

We had a cat with ringworm once.. nothing but the sulphur dip did any good. It was a long process to get rid of.

Sassy · #4 03-31-2005, 11:25 AM

I agree with Chrisanne and Kim, try to catch him and get him to the vet

Mike in Utah · #5 03-31-2005, 11:55 AM

Thanks everyone for the responses!

I'm new here so my posts are delayed.

Mike