Ringworm in Dogs Home Remedy

 

If you notice your dog not eating normally, you might think Fido has ringworm. Ringworm in dogs is not really a worm at all! Ringworm is actually a fungus that lives in the hair follicle. The fungus causes round patches on the skin where there the hair has fallen out. The edge of the circle is raised. If there are several patches of ringworm close together, the shape may appear irregular rather than circular. Other ringworm in dogs symptoms include redness, scaling and skin that is crusty. Ringworm in cats presents similar symptoms. Ringworm in dogs presents symptoms about 10 days after the dog has been exposed to certain plants or rubbed against another animal with ringworm.

Ringworm treatment for dogs focuses on killing the fungus. A veterinarian may prescribe anti-fungal ointments. Unfortunately, dogs are likely to lick it off before the ointment does much good. You can also try some home remedies to treat ringworm in dogs. Bathing your dog every other day using an over the counter anti-fungal pet shampoo is an effective treatment. There are rapidly absorbed topical treatments for ringworm in dogs, too. You will also want to kill the fungus spores on anything your pet has touched. Over the counter sprays are available that kill the spores on surfaces. Herbal remedies and vitamins are also helpful in preventing future outbreaks of ringworm. Sulfa dips can be used on large animals like livestock.

If your dog’s case of ringworm does not get better with home remedies, you should take the pet to a veterinarian. In stubborn cases of ringworm, the veterinarian will prescribe an oral anti-fungal medication. Ringworm is contagious. It can be passed from pets to people and vice versa. Children are more likely to catch ringworm than adults.