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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2015 11:19:24 GMT -5
Okay i know your thinkng, now what happened to this girls ferretes?
Here is the story:
(keep in mind i am not with my ferrets i am out of my state)
My moms friend (kerry) found a baby kitten, she has been rasing it and was just about to give her away
when she got ring worm. Yes. ringworm. My mom went over to her house (along with my litte brother) and guess who got ring worm. My mom. and guess who is taking care of the cat, my dog, and my ferrets my mom. My dad wont and my little brother cant take care of them. I just need to know.
the symptoms of ring worms(For ferrets cats and dogs)
how to cure ring worm/how to stop it (before going to the vet)(For ferrets cats and dogs)
and your experiences with ring worm (on ferrets dogs and cats)
I know this is for ferrets but i do wanna know what you guys know on dogs and cats aswell sorry if i sound confusing please answer fast!
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Post by Heather on Aug 8, 2015 14:57:46 GMT -5
I've dealt with ring worm and it's a bizarre virus. Not everyone gets it. When I dealt with it I had 2 kittens, a dog, a 6 yr old daughter on pred and of course hubby. No one got the ring worm except one of the kittens. Immunity plays a huge role in whether it's transmitted and to whom. www.medicinenet.com/ringworm/article.htmciao |
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Post by Klarissa on Aug 8, 2015 15:04:55 GMT -5
First, its not a worm. It's a fungus, and isn't life threatening. Inconvenient, itchy... But not dangerous. I had ringworm alllll last summer; an itchy scaly round patch on my leg. I'm certain one of my dogs brought it home from the farm, but neither of them ever became symptomatic. I haven't gotten it again either. Our furry friends can be carriers without being symptomatic. They can also spontaneously recover before you even know they have it. That said, if its suspected you're better off treating it. It took me months to get rid of the patch off my leg as it spread up my leg fast. For hoomans: I cleaned mine twice a day with rubbing alcohol & applied jock itch cream. I also cut the feet off knee high socks, and wore them to prevent it from rubbing, spreading & becoming irritated. On pets its common on ears, face, paws, and tails. It's small swirls of broken fur, or dry scaly patches of missing fur. I've attached a great link. It's about cats & dogs. I will keep searching about ferrets. The drugs he mentions are actually common for human fungal infections (yeast, ringworm). Check with your vet, because I'm not a professional. www.2ndchance.info/ringworm.htm |
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Post by Klarissa on Aug 8, 2015 15:13:38 GMT -5
I'm having a hard time finding ferret specific ringworm info (while browsing from my phone). So definitely check with a vet which anti-fungus creams are ferret safe & for a diagnosis. Wear gloves when changing their bedding & holding them. Wash wash wash your hands. Limit their contact with public areas. Wash their stuff frequently.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2015 15:45:54 GMT -5
I'm so sorry this has happened and give my best to everyone in your family. I'm linking this article for you: www.petmd.com/ferret/conditions/skin/c_ft_Fungal_DiseasesHere is a thread from the HFF Sherry suggests a vet visit. I know this is after hours, but I always listen to Sherry and Heather. They have so much experience and I trust their advice. |
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Post by bitbyter on Aug 8, 2015 16:10:32 GMT -5
It is just annoying and itchy (I've had it). It is easily treated in ferrets just as it is in dogs and cats. The thing is that you should treat all mammals in the house to fully get rid of it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2015 15:51:32 GMT -5
The only thing I can add from my own experience is don't waste your time with generic creams. I tried two different off brand creams that did nothing. Finally sprang for some lamisal out of sheer desperation and it was gone in no time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2015 19:37:23 GMT -5
9 year old and I got it from mist who was a shelter kitten, cats got weekly lime sulfur baths for 6 weeks but non of my three ferrets got it. Over the counter antifungal for seb and I and since the boy was in school, nurse had us keep it covered so it didn't spread to the rest of his class.
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Post by lyles on Aug 10, 2015 20:10:31 GMT -5
Ringworm is a fungus (as Klarissa said). The ring is the fruiting body in which the spores reside (common behavior in most fungus). The actual fungus is a network of fibers that invade the top and middle layers of the skin. Ringworm spreads by scratching the 'ring' and touching objects and other living organisms.
A good immune system will keep ringworm from infecting a host. Those who are prone to yeast infections will easily contract ring worm. Something to keep in mind.
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