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What does ringworm look like on a cat?

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2020

Here are some pictures of domestic cats with ringworm. I am fortunate to be able to refer to a recently written article by Elisa, a colleague of mine, who wanted to spread the word about a beautiful rescue boy whose … Continue reading →

Posted in ringworm | Tagged cat health diagnosis, cat health problems, cat ringworm, contagious diseases, fungal infection, home treatment for sick cats, pictures of cats, zoonotic diseases

Pickens County, SC: Beautiful FIV+ shelter cat needs an ‘only pet’ home

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2020 by Elisa Black-TaylorDecember 7, 2020

This is Chauncey (AKA Chance). This beautiful boy, through no fault of his own, has ended up at an Upstate South Carolina shelter and is looking for a very special home. Chauncey is FIV positive. At seven years old, Chauncey … Continue reading →

Posted in FIV | Tagged cat adoption, cat ringworm, shelter cat, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | Leave a reply

How do cats spread ringworm?

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 12, 2020

Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is spread by cats in direct contact with each other or with materials that have been contaminated with the skin debris of an infected cat or another animal or indeed a human. Ringworm is zoonotic, which means it … Continue reading →

Posted in ringworm | Tagged cat health problems, cat ringworm, contagious diseases, infectious diseases, zoonotic diseases | 2 Replies

How do indoor cats get ringworm?

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 7, 2020

In order to understand how indoor cats get ringworm we need to refer to the life-cycle of this fungus. We are not talking about a worm but a plantlike growth that invades the hair and hair follicles. You probably know … Continue reading →

Posted in ringworm | Tagged cat ringworm | 2 Replies

Horrible: video of young cat submitting to a lime sulfur dip for ringworm

PoC avatarPosted on September 19, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 19, 2019

When you look at it, it is a rather distressing video. I don’t like to see it but it has to be done because the young cat that you see in the video is one of 85 cats who have … Continue reading →

Posted in ringworm | Tagged cat ringworm, fungal infection, veterinarian | Leave a reply

Why it will cost $27,000 to treat cats with ringworm taken from failed cat rescue

PoC avatarPosted on September 14, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 14, 2019

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) have taken 135 cats from the failed cat rescue organisation, Steel City Alley Cat Coalition (SCACC) in Pueblo, USA. I wrote about it and questioned the newspapers who slammed SCACC calling … Continue reading →

Posted in ringworm | Tagged Cat News, cat rescue, cat ringworm | Leave a reply

Ultraviolet light therapy cures human ringworm in 90 seconds

PoC avatarPosted on December 18, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 22, 2020

NOTE: this is not an advertisement! I don’t get paid for this…I am just trying to help. IMPORTANT: EYES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE UV LIGHT People ask how to cure ringworm in humans. Humans can get ringworm from their … Continue reading →

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged cat ringworm | 1 Reply

How do you get rid of ringworm in humans?

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2018

If you own a domestic cat you might get ringworm from him/her. It is highly contagious and zoonotic (cat to human). Shelter cats can get ringworm very easily. If you adopt a shelter cat with the disease it is likely … Continue reading →

Posted in ringworm | Tagged cat ringworm, contagious diseases, zoonotic diseases | 3 Replies

Antifungal Griseofulvin Linked to Congenital Defects

PoC avatarPosted on May 28, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 21, 2018

A drug that is used to treat ringworm in cats can cause severe birth defects if used inappropriately. I have just picked this information up from a book1. I checked the internet to see if there is a prominent reference … Continue reading →

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Should you have your chosen shelter cat checked over by a veterinarian before adopting?

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2017 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2017

I am sure that a very high percentage of shelter cats ready for adoption are clear of all health issues. However is it fair to say that a small percentage do have a health issue of some sort which has … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged cat health problems, cat ringworm, shelter cats | 7 Replies

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