How do dogs catch ringworms ??? I know its a fungus ..but how do they get it ??? My old dog got it before she died ...but i want to prevent my new 2 puppies from getting it ! HOw to i prevent this ! THey are 2 siberian huskies 7 months old ! THanks so much !
2007-11-27 10:38:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ringworm is spread by contact, so if you pet a dog with it, and then pet another dog, you may have spread it. Plus, it can be caught by humans easily.
You must wash your hands after petting an infected dog. If you have a dog with it, separate it from the others until you get it under control.
There is a shampoo called Melaseb that is recommended. You can also use miconazole cream, which can be found in athlete's foot section at the store, or yeast infection meds.
Make sure it is the miconazole, and apply it 4 times a day.
Shampoo with melaseb once a day or every other day. The shampoo can be purchased at the vet, or online.
The best way to prevent it is to have clean, dry conditions where your puppies live, whether it's a crate or playpen, keep it clean and dry. Wash the whole thing out once a week with a mild bleach solution, and then just use a good cleaner once a day to wipe it clean.
2007-11-27 10:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is a fungus that can be transmitted from one animal to another or from the environment. There is a latent period where the animal can have ringworm but not be showing signs of it. The spores get on the skin and then grow. If you think that you have been in contact with ringworm, you can use isopropyl alcohol or bleach , spray it on the area and let it air dry. Hope this helps!
2007-11-27 10:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by polish_vetgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ringworm is not a fungus, it is a living parasite worm that lives under the skin. Follow the same procedure for fleas and get rid of anything your other dog came in contact with.
2007-11-27 10:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to the vet for a check up and ask the vet about ringworm and to give u a medicine for it. when i took my dog to the vet they gave him a medicine to give him once a month so it can prevent ringworms.
2007-11-27 10:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by \m/ (>.<) \m/ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go to the vet and ask about ringworms and other parasites that could harm your puppies just in case. I'm sure that they will help you. I guess you could also look on the internent.
2007-11-27 10:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although ringworm is contagious, it often is caught by those who have least resistance to it.
I'd recommend giving your dogs cod liver oil as a supplement. In my experience, this does wonders for skin health.
2007-11-27 10:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not really a worm. It is an infection that forms a ring like mark. It is not a fatal infection. I would not worry about it unless you are raising show dogs.
2007-11-27 10:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by eyecue_two 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your vet but I think there is a medicine for ring worm or a vaccation for ring worm
2007-11-27 10:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by slim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm you go to the vet and they give you vitamins for your dogs and you have to give it to them ever month but you have to keep track so they dont get it
2007-11-27 10:47:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋