2006-07-05 16:25:27 · 6 answers · asked by cheesey :) 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That is a classic halmark of Lyme disease. The animal needs a veterinarian. I dont really know how it affects dogs but it is a holy terror on people. Check yourself for ticks too... anywhere your clothing is tight against your skin, behind your ears, belly button and lower... if you find a tick on yourself take tweezers and pull it off, save it for a doctor and get to one. LYme disease causes SERIOUS health problems for starters chronic fatigue syndrome that can absolutely RUIN your life!
2006-07-05 16:31:20 · answer #1 · answered by Birdkeeper 3 · 7⤊ 3⤋
It depends on what the ring looks like.
A plain really round ring (that is slightly scabby or raised) is a sure sign of ringworm (a fungus, not actually a worm.) For this you can use the cream you buy at any convenience store for Athlete's foot. Apply this approx three times a day until the spot or spots disappear.
If the entire area, inside and outside of the circle, is inflamed (red and warm) and you know there was definitely a tick there, then it is an infection. You can treat it with Durapen (injectable antibiotic available at farm supply stores). Use dosage on bottle and repeat every 7 days. Topical creams like Neosporin will also help. (Infection can occur if you pick a tick off and leave the head embedded in the skin.
You should always take your dog to a vet. These are two very treatable problems.
2006-07-05 23:37:44 · answer #2 · answered by j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well because their was a tick on him , his body gets irritated, of course. If you are really worried take him to a vet, but I'm sure it will go away when you pull the tick.......Vet tech.
2006-07-06 02:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by royal_t_girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Lymes! It is very treatable if caught early. Go to the Vet!
2006-07-06 00:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that you need to have the vet check it...
2006-07-05 23:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by Resasour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring worm or infection................
2006-07-05 23:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by lucy2063 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋