Isaac

Hi Kathy - Well - Isaac's new name is Max-A-Million - we just call him Max!!!! His first week home was really good - he adjusted pretty quickly and was even playing with our other 2 cats (a 10 year old Russian blue and a 2 year old tabby) - lots of running and playing and even a moment of almost cuddling!!!! BUT - then we noticed a small mark over his right eye and took him to the vet - about 8 days after taking him home...RINGWORM - confirmed... So he has been isolated in our master bathroom since then - and so far we have been lucky - the other cats do not show any signs. Max has received several lime dips and is on proper medication - and we have been cleaning and doing laundry nonstop ever since... I got one ringworm lesion on my hand from early on - but so far nobody else has anything and mine is starting to go away. Looks like Max is also starting to improve - his spirits have not dampened at all - and we have been trying to play with him as much as possible so he doesn't get lonely or bored. He is still a huge cuddle muffin - and it is difficult for me to resist - as he needs the contact - so I wrap myself up and cuddle him regardless of the ringworm. We had called the Pet Supermarket the day we found out about the ringworm and they said they would let you know about it...but that was right around the holidays - so not sure if they told you... We were a bit upset at first - as we have had 6 cats in our home over the years and never experienced ringworm before - but I guess it happens... Anyway - the good news is he should be on the mend - and we look forward to seeing him get back into playing with his brothers once he is given the thumbs up by the vet - which may not be for another 2-3 weeks - but we will get there... Best regards, Betsi Kassebaum