My neice has recently gotten ring worms, and we don't know where from. Now my dog has a spot on his nose and under his arm. Can they pass it back and forth? Also whats the best way to treat them.
2007-01-28 03:10:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes! Depending on the serverity of infection you may have to see a doctor to treat the child. Keep in mind that ringworm can SCAR - don't be frugal - have it treated. The child will most likely be treated with an antifungal cream and perhaps an oral medication as well. The dog you can treat most effectivly with a 30:1 bleach bath and DO NOT RINSE. For every 30 cups of water add one cup of bleach. This will kill the fungus the fastest - and keep it from spreading to other areas of the dog. You can also treat the spots with any cream made to treat athleets foot. Wash all bedding and toys or anything the dog touches in hot water and bleach. Good luck!
2007-01-28 03:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, ringworm is NOT roundworm. Ringworm is not even a worm, it is a fungus, similiar to athletes foot. You can get it from any source, a (public) shower, an infected person, a swimming pool, from swimming in the river, or even walking barefoot outside.
Ringworm: Contagious fungal infection, not a parasitic worm.
Symptoms: Small reddish pimples that gradually spread into round, crusty patches on the skin.
Available Treatments: Anti-fungal medications, topical creams or digestible tablets or liquids.
Possible Causes: Physical contact with an infected individual, human or animal. Also from an infected area.
2007-01-28 03:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by QueenA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ringworm can be past from animal to human and human to animal. Ringworm is a fungal infection not an actual worm. Go to your doctor or ask your local pharmacist for the best anti-fungal treatment for your niece and ask your vet for some anti-fungal for your dog's ringworm.
2007-01-28 03:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if a child can pass a ringworm to a dog but I heard that a dog can pass it to a child if the child touches the area.
2007-01-28 03:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by cute1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a dog, and he stayed in the house with us for about a year before my dad put him outside. I also sucked me thumb, and at that age, thought nothing of germs. Would touch the dog, suck my thumb, back and forth. I ended up with worms and had to go to the doctor where they gave me this ointment with a dropper that I had to take 3 times a day. For the dog, they make things for them in the store, but just like humans, every dog is different so it's best to call the vet and ask them what they prefer for your breed.
2007-01-28 03:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by bre714 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, indeed it can be passed from animal to human. They have creams for both to kill the worm. I remember when we used to put India Ink on the skin where the worm could be seen and it would seep into the area and kill it, but now there are better methods.
2007-01-28 03:17:00 · answer #6 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! a cat i had when i was little gave me ringworm on my back - very painful and itchy - talk to your doctor about your neice
2007-01-28 03:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can pass them to each other take the dog to the vets asap and make sure they stay away from each other untill cleared be aware you can also get them
2007-01-28 03:13:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.Talk to a docter about your niece and talk to a vet about your dog.
2007-01-28 03:17:32 · answer #9 · answered by Zoey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry that your niece got ring worms. I think to get the best answer is to ask a veterinarian.
2007-01-28 03:14:42 · answer #10 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋