How Do You Cure Ringworm In A Dog?
Ringworm is actually not a worm but a fungal infection. Dogs get this infection from other dogs or cats that have it. It is contagious and can pass on to humans. Children are the most susceptible to it so you need to get your dog diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. You may be able to identify ringworm yourself if you have ever seen it before. It shows up in a circle. On a dog it may look like a circle where the fur within that region is missing. Only a Vet can give your dog the official diagnosis, however. Take your dog to a Vet for proper diagnosis. The Vet can take a sample of your dogs fur and place it under an ultraviolet light. If ringworm is present it will glow. Give your dog grisiofulvin tablets which will be prescribed by your Vet. It is taken orally for 4 weeks. You can place the tablet inside a piece of meat and feed it to your dog that way. This medication must be taken daily. Put on a pair of disposable gloves and clean the infected areas with Betadine. This will ki
