Trish Allearz
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Hell, when it comes to ringworm- I think we all are willing to go to war! It's just so frustrating because it's really such a simple simple issue and yet- SUCH A PAIN IN THE ASS!!!
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Now Presenting: Yuki and Yeti
- Thread starter Tort518
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SV Dad
Savannah Super Cat
Tinnea infections are a PITA.
1. Constant and consistent application of the antifungal.
2. Application well beyond the appearance of resolution, as infection becomes subclinical, yet very much lurking in the tissue.
3. Eradication of sources of reinfection can be problematic as the source; could be unidentifiable thus reinfection and repeat of steps one and two, multiple sources for reinfections of which some are identified and eradicated, but the source not identified creates the reinfection and back to square one.
4. Vicious circle of infection, treatment, and reinfections. Frustrating.
In this particular case the discussion has been about ring worm, which can occur in humans also. But another nasty tinnea infection is athletes feet. That is another PITA.
Professional advice. Stick with the commercial products which have passed the FDA safety and efficacy criteria. Studies were conducted to prove these two points and the volume of knowledge of the product and known risks are published.
Hang in there Tort.
1. Constant and consistent application of the antifungal.
2. Application well beyond the appearance of resolution, as infection becomes subclinical, yet very much lurking in the tissue.
3. Eradication of sources of reinfection can be problematic as the source; could be unidentifiable thus reinfection and repeat of steps one and two, multiple sources for reinfections of which some are identified and eradicated, but the source not identified creates the reinfection and back to square one.
4. Vicious circle of infection, treatment, and reinfections. Frustrating.
In this particular case the discussion has been about ring worm, which can occur in humans also. But another nasty tinnea infection is athletes feet. That is another PITA.
Professional advice. Stick with the commercial products which have passed the FDA safety and efficacy criteria. Studies were conducted to prove these two points and the volume of knowledge of the product and known risks are published.
Hang in there Tort.
Tort518
Savannah Super Cat
Thanks RD. I'm definitely making headway aganist the problem so I feel that in time I will win out over it. Multiple weapons are being brought to bear on this plague.
The cats only get the approved stuff and any unusual stuff like the tea tree oil soap, is for me in small doses.
As a diabetic with a compromised immune system, the fact that I am not already troubled by it is something I am taking as a good sign.
Another bath cycle is due in a couple days. That will coincide with another fogging. Vacuuming and topical treatment continue apace.
The cats only get the approved stuff and any unusual stuff like the tea tree oil soap, is for me in small doses.
As a diabetic with a compromised immune system, the fact that I am not already troubled by it is something I am taking as a good sign.
Another bath cycle is due in a couple days. That will coincide with another fogging. Vacuuming and topical treatment continue apace.
Tort518
Savannah Super Cat
Was out late this evening and my SVs had cleaned up all of their food before I could get home to feed them dinner. They were not at all shy about letting me know how hungry they were.
If they had opposable thumbs I don't think they would have waited until after I medicated them and would have instead opened the cans and kibble bag and dived in.
They're suprisingly still more interested in getting out of the room than eating even when they're very hungry.
If they had opposable thumbs I don't think they would have waited until after I medicated them and would have instead opened the cans and kibble bag and dived in.
They're suprisingly still more interested in getting out of the room than eating even when they're very hungry.
Tort518
Savannah Super Cat
Here's a picture of the damage a falling Yeti can do as he scrambles to slow his fall. The scratch starts on the underside of my arm and goes down to my second knuckle on the little finger.
This happened Sunday. He was riding my shoulder and both he and I were maneuvering. I was wearing a button down shirt with slicker fabric than the polo shirts I normally wear and he lost his grip.
This happened Sunday. He was riding my shoulder and both he and I were maneuvering. I was wearing a button down shirt with slicker fabric than the polo shirts I normally wear and he lost his grip.
Perhaps it's time to reassess the shoulder riding. By the way, if you start getting the chills, swelling under the arms or in the groin, fever, diarrhea it could be a case of cat scratch fever.
Tort518
Savannah Super Cat
Thanks for the info on the symptoms. I will remain alert for any of those signs. Fortunately I disinfected immediately so hopefully that will prevent anything negative.
The scratches are no longer sensistive to the touch and they look far worse than they are. Most of it is cosmetic and good for shock value. I showed them to a group of friends last night and got some gasps. I was tempted to pull their legs with a tale of helping out with the tiger cubs at the zoo, but decided not to do so.
One of the people in the group read that poorly researched and negative New Yorker article about Savannahs so getting him to take my word for what they are is on the difficult side. I took time to explain what they are and that they look wild, but the breeders have taken the time down the generations to highly socialize these cats so that they are very loving and loyal like a dog and are not going to eat babies.
Tort518
Savannah Super Cat
Weighter, scale please.
Yeti is up to 5lbs. 12oz. He is in quite a growth period. At 18 and a half weeks he was 4lbs. 4oz. and he is now 21 and a half weeks. He won't grow too much more if he keeps trying to eat my iPad charger while it is plugged in. Fortunately he is now distracted by my keys.
Yuki has been eating too much kitten food. She has gained 2lbs since arriving and is still skinny, but I notice the change visually. Once I get them all on raw and can monitor feedings better they should all go to their appropriate weights. Especially once I can give these two run of the house so they can be more active.
Yeti is up to 5lbs. 12oz. He is in quite a growth period. At 18 and a half weeks he was 4lbs. 4oz. and he is now 21 and a half weeks. He won't grow too much more if he keeps trying to eat my iPad charger while it is plugged in. Fortunately he is now distracted by my keys.
Yuki has been eating too much kitten food. She has gained 2lbs since arriving and is still skinny, but I notice the change visually. Once I get them all on raw and can monitor feedings better they should all go to their appropriate weights. Especially once I can give these two run of the house so they can be more active.
Tort518
Savannah Super Cat
Let the teething begin.
Yeti is now attempting to chew metal objects and wooden boards, etc.
I just gave the SVs a toobinator stuffed with catnip and they are actually sharing it. Taking turns trying to kick the stuffing out of it, especially Yeti. I'm glad that isn't my arm he's raking.
Yeti is now attempting to chew metal objects and wooden boards, etc.
I just gave the SVs a toobinator stuffed with catnip and they are actually sharing it. Taking turns trying to kick the stuffing out of it, especially Yeti. I'm glad that isn't my arm he's raking.
Tort518
Savannah Super Cat
Accidentally stepped on Yeti's paw this morning as he was trying to get out of the room and I was coming in to feed the SVs. He favored it a little until the food hit the dish and then the ache was out of his thoughts and he ran on it just fine. The good thing is my full weight was not on it and I was off quickly. Will check that paw again when I get home and see if he shows any sign of difficulty.