Comments on: Ringworm?

By: iluvmyfrenchbulldogs

iluvmyfrenchbulldogs — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:21:17 +0000

You can use any over the counter Athletes Foot creams on the spot twice every day until it has been gone for 1 week (the spot may be gone, but the fungus will still be there for a few days). But, if you see any more spots you really need to get her to a vet. If you get any spots of ringworm on you just use the same thing. Good Luck!

By: Bethie G

Bethie G — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:56:53 +0000

You need to get your dog checked out. Save your money. If you dont get it checked out now then it could turn into an even bigger problem.

By: doggydaze1

doggydaze1 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:58:15 +0000

Did dog actually see vet or phone diagnosis? Havanese are susceptible to several conditions, if you are new to this breed so check out this site. . Could just be a hot spot, could be a food allergy to or sebceous dermatitis, common in this breed. Mine have had hot (itchy) spots and if not caught early they will chew at the spot and hair will fall out. Sometimes they are red sometimes fiery red and I have seen them raw. I have steroid/antiboitic spray that I use or you can apply benadryl cream or spray, hydrocortizone cream or even preparation H. to calm the itching…if it appears to be itching. The hair will grow back in this case.

By: mudd_grip

mudd_grip — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:38:58 +0000

Lindocane or any other anti fungal ointments will work. Keep the area and everyone in contact with the dog clean, wash your hands, the area, everything all the time or you can all get it.
Here is what ring worm looks like

By: tallmochagirl

tallmochagirl — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:38:43 +0000

Having a pet is similar to having children. They are both helpless creatures depending on you to make good judgements about their well being. Financial preparedness is part of the responsibility of owning a pet. This is something you should have considered before choosing to care for a living creature.
A $50 test is relatively inexpensive. Well care, vaccines, nutritious food, spaying, dental hygiene, and preventatve medicine will all cost significantly more than $50.
For the health of your dog and the health of your child you must be willing to care for the dog properly. Get the test and treat the dog with the appropriate Vet recommended medication.

By: Nicki T

Nicki T — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:04:21 +0000

okay yes ringworm is contagious. and it will not harm the dog or humans at all. it can pass to humans but humans can get cream for it. and if you don’t want to spend money on it why would you get it? having an animal means taking care of it to. And 50$ isn’t a WHOLE lot of money. you could pay that. i mean you had to pay for the dog right? so pay to take care of it. its mean to the animal to not take care of it.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:52:46 +0000

Argghhh!!! I am sorry, this can be a very frustrating situation and depending on the type can be easily treated or difficult. If at all possible try and get the test so you know if you are dealing with this and what precautions you have to make sure you, your other family members and other pets do not contract it. Some ringworm can be seen under a Wood’s lamp but not all…
To answer the question you can buy over the counter athlete’s foot medicine to treat ringworm (the back will even indicate it can be used for this purpose) BUT…. this treatment method is less effective and may take longer which in turns leaves more time for the spores to spread on the pet and in the environment. If the pet has ringworm it should be quarantined in any easy to disinfect environment until the lesions are healed. All bedding should also be able to be disinfected. Here are some sources to read up on and good luck!!!