Friday, November 20, 2009

Question about skin infection in kitten?

The Vet said it does not look or feel like ringworm, but it showed up fluorescent under the black light. He gave me tresaderm to put on it, no culture performed b/c the results take a while. The other kittens in her litter were tested negative back at the foster moms home. Vet didn't make big deal out of it but I keep reading these extreme measures you have to take if its ringworm and how contagious it is and now I am freaking out! But they tested negative, but it showed up fluorescent under the black light. The foster mom adopted out a cat that was apparently a carrier of ringworm, so that worries me but the other kittens cultures were negative... Does anyone know what it could be? Two vets are saying it isn't ringworm, but what else would it be??? I don't know what to do!!!

Question about skin infection in kitten?
It is very possible that it is allergies. Cats can develop skin lessions and "bald spots" because of food allergies, environment, etc. Sounds like you've done a great job in taking him to the vets to be checked, and if both vets say it is not, then I guess I'd go with that. If you are not convinced and still scared it is ringworm, then perhaps a 3rd vets recommendation is in order. Best of luck!!
Reply:If you get a yellow-green color under UV light, it's most likely ringworm; and yes, above the eyes is a typical place for it to show up. It's not the end of the world, any more than if you got it, but should be treated. Lamisil (terbinafine) cream is probably the best treatment. Tresaderm is pretty much useless except for temporary itch relief.


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