2007-07-09 08:43:38 · 9 answers · asked by scifichic2006 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ringworm can be transmitted between dogs and people.
Most small, isolated lesions on healthy dogs and puppies will heal on their own within 4 months. In more severe cases, several different treatments are used. For isolated lesions, the area around the lesion should be thoroughly clipped down close to the skin. Care should be taken when clipping not to irritate the skin, as this may promote spreading of the infection. The lesions can then be treated topically twice a day with an antifungal medication. Popular topical treatments include miconazole cream, Lotrimin cream, or 1% chlorhexidine ointment. For more severe or more generalized lesions, in addition to clipping and topical treatment, antifungal shampoos or dips can also be beneficial. A 0.5% chlorhexidine shampoo, 2% miconazole shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, lime sulfur dips, or 2% chlorhexidine solution that are applied every 2 to 4 days have all been used effectively.
Another treatment option is to use oral antifungal agents. Historically, griseofulvin was the drug of choice. Ketoconazole, and most recently itraconazole, have been used successfully. These products all have to be given for several months, and because of their potential toxicity, must only be used under close direct veterinary supervision. Griseofulvin should not be used in breeding or pregnant animals.
2007-07-09 08:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it would be a good idea to go to the vet, and get it treated properly cause it is contagious.. It won't hurt her at all, and will be much better than any 1/2 baked remedy you come up with.
Edit: Ringworm is a skin thing.. It's nothing to do with a stool sample and actual worms that a dog can get.. The stool sample isn't going to tell you anything when it comes to ring worm..
2007-07-09 08:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is a fungus, not an actual worm. If you mean tapeworms (actual worms) then the dog needs to be seen by a vet and given medication to get rid of the worms.
If you do mean ringworm, the dog still needs to be seen by a vet.
Have your friend take her puppy to the vet asap so as not to delay treatment and have the problem worsen.
2007-07-09 08:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by OddDuck 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She can go to the vet for a fungicidal treatment appropriate for dogs. Obviously the proper treatment will not hurt the dog.
How do you know it's ringworm? Ringworm is the name for a fungal infection of the skin, it's not actually a worm at all.
Get your friend to take her dog to the vet for some proper treatment.
Chalice
2007-07-09 09:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is a skin fungus, not a worm. That is just the name!! People can catch it from their dogs. It is kind of like Athlete's foot amd Jock itch. You do not use any wormer on ringworm. You use an antifungal ointment from the vet. You can also use antifungal ointments that are used to treat athlete's foot.
If it is intestinal worms, she needs to take the dog or at least a stool sample to the vet and determine what kind of worm it is and get the proper medication.
2007-07-09 09:23:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you are talking about. Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes small rings on the dogs exposed skin. If the dog has actual worms (parasites) she needs to take the dog to the vet and have it tested to see which parasite(s) it has and how to treat them the best.
To treat ringworm the fungal infection, you need to wash the dog with anti-fungal shampoo. She also needs to watch herself because its highly contagious. She could have ringworm herself.
2007-07-09 08:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by Sit and Stay PS 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Your friend has to bring the dog to a veterinarian and ask for Drontal Plus or Stringent. These are oral dewormers. Usually a veterinarian wont let you get the medication without seeing the animal so make sure you make an apointment. It is probably a good idea anyways to have the puppy checked out by a veterinarian. Also make sure that your friend is disinfecting everything and that she keeps any kids away from the puppy because humans can contact ringworms and get sick from it.
2007-07-09 08:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by Hannahs Mum-one on the way 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
They need to get it treated as it's highly contagious and can be transmitted to humans.
You don't need to worry about "not hurting the dog".
Most treatments don't hurt dogs, AND not treating the dog will hurt other exposed animals and humans as well.
It's URGENT that the dog be treated AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
2007-07-09 08:51:49 · answer #8 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local vet and get some medicine for your dog. I don't think that the meds would create any harm. Side-effects may occur though.
2007-07-09 08:54:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the vet diagnosed the ringworm, he would also have prescribed medication. It's contagious to other animals and to humans, especially children.
2007-07-09 08:50:37 · answer #10 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋