Saturday, December 19, 2009

Is Selsun Blue shampoo safe to use on an eight week old kitten with ringworm?

Don't use it--there's a far cheaper/easier alternative. (And shampooing can actually spread the spores even further on the cat when you wash and dry him!).





The chemical in the vet's ringworm medication is miconazole, and it's in either a 2% or 4% solution. You can pick up a tube of this at ANY pharmacy, it's over the counter medication and does not require a prescription. The tube should cost about $8 (the same tube from the vets is $21). The generic name is Miconazole. The brand name is Monistat 3 (no lie, it's the same thing). You can check with the vet by phone about the miconazole, and you can ask the pharmacist too--they'll both confirm this. Humans who do Judo, Karate, any wrestling on mats, all them come to the pharmacist regularly with 'ringworm' and need over the counter meds. Miconazole is what's recommended.





I used this to treat our cat who had ringworm during the summer. It took him 4 weeks to be fully cured. Do NOT rub at the area, that spreads the spores! Just dab a little on and work it gently along the edge line of the spot. I put on some of the cream 2 to 3 times a day with our cat. I saw hair growth by day 8.





Wash your hands afterwards, the soap and water kills any spores on you before they get established. You should not have a problem with it.Is Selsun Blue shampoo safe to use on an eight week old kitten with ringworm?
I've been a cat owner for over 40 years....Selsun Blue will not only NOT cure ringworm, since it's a medicated shampoo for HUMANS you can cause a serious re-action if you apply it to a kitten...the chemicals are harsh for a kitten's skin %26amp; coat.








Find the money or find a shelter...your ownly options....and you can contract ringworm yourself from handling the cat, you know.....Is Selsun Blue shampoo safe to use on an eight week old kitten with ringworm?
NO! Apparently you don't know that ringworm is FUNGUS and needs special treatment by a Vet. Selsun Blue shampoo can cause more skin problems for the poor kitty. Take it to the Vet.
Ok, 1. This is the dogs section, there is a cat section. 2. No! Human shampoo should never be used on animals, its to rough on their skin. Use Johnsons baby shampoo, or cat shampoo.


Dr. Dog
Nope different pH not safe spend a lil and buy appropriate shampoo.
You should take it to the vet and get it medication.
What?!
no it is not safe.





Why would you use it anyways? Shampoo is not going to cure ringworm.. you need an antifungal cream from the vet.








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Selsun blue DOES NOT work on ringworm.. not in humans or cats. I wouldnt trust any breeder who suggests using any type of medicated shampoo. Its best to let a VET suggest if the animal needs a medicated shampoo or not. It requires an antifungal cream, not a shampoo that is intended for dandruff in humans!





If you cant afford a vet bill, then find someone who can.. if you let this go too long, you will be needing to find a way to afford proper treatment for you and other household members, as ringworm is very contagious.

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