Pawz
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I have to say this is not fun at all, I’m still awaiting the official diagnosis from the vet on one of the cats (as dermatologists don’t do tests but vets do)
Dermatologist thought it was a “dust allergy” where dust had gotten into a scratch and reacted wit a bacterial infection (yeah right!), this was even after explaining some of the pets were showing the same lesions. Dippy dermatologist, she is not my usual one and it was my first and last time I will see her.
Anyway, just as my lesions were almost gone a week after treating them myself (although I need to keep treating for a week after they vanish) with some over the counter anti fungal cream ...I have noticed what looks like the start of a new one . By some miracle so far I am still the only human with the patches...praying it stays that way. But I just wanted to warn other pet owners that this is not fun at all. For me the lesions do not itch at all but they are such a nuisance to get on top of. The vet warned me ringworm can be something you might never truly eradicate for a long time because the spores have such a long life (18-22 months, and 1 spore can restart the entire infection in everyone.
So if your vet shows signs of dry crusty skin, don’t ignore it thinking it’s nothing. Get a vet check ASAP because if it’s ringworm it’s a long tough fight.
Dermatologist thought it was a “dust allergy” where dust had gotten into a scratch and reacted wit a bacterial infection (yeah right!), this was even after explaining some of the pets were showing the same lesions. Dippy dermatologist, she is not my usual one and it was my first and last time I will see her.
Anyway, just as my lesions were almost gone a week after treating them myself (although I need to keep treating for a week after they vanish) with some over the counter anti fungal cream ...I have noticed what looks like the start of a new one . By some miracle so far I am still the only human with the patches...praying it stays that way. But I just wanted to warn other pet owners that this is not fun at all. For me the lesions do not itch at all but they are such a nuisance to get on top of. The vet warned me ringworm can be something you might never truly eradicate for a long time because the spores have such a long life (18-22 months, and 1 spore can restart the entire infection in everyone.
So if your vet shows signs of dry crusty skin, don’t ignore it thinking it’s nothing. Get a vet check ASAP because if it’s ringworm it’s a long tough fight.