Possibly Adopting Boy #4 Advice on Intake, Please

[shamrockmommy]

I may be adopting a 1 yr old long haired male (she is positive it's a male, but I will definitely check). I will be quarantining, and treating with ivermectin, but Should I also shampoo him as well? I have Nizoral (anti-fungal shampoo) and an oatmeal shampoo that I use on my other 3 boys.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

[frashy]

There is no need to shampoo him, unless he is really stinky. If you do, make sure you use a small animal shampoo, other shampoos will overly dry out their skin..I have no idea what oatmeal shampoo is. I would just give him the ivermectin and ditch the bath. I wouldn't give him that fungal shampoo either. Unless, does he have ringworm or something?

[shamrockmommy]

I don't know much about his condition yet- trying to find out and the current owner only wants to talk via email.
I will skip the bath unless he needs it and treat right away with iver.

I haven't heard a reply back from her yet...

[frashy]

Ahh, thee anticipation of waiting for email replies! Hopefully you get him!

[shamrockmommy]

Her classified describes him as long haired with colors ranging from white to tan to dark brown (sounds cute!) and that all food, cage and bedding will go with him. I wanted to pick him up today but she said it wasn't a good day for her, maybe tomorrow. I asked how old and if she had seen him scratching or sneezing... she hasn't replied to that last email, hope I didn't scare her off, I just wanted to be prepared.

And the wait for the reply continues....