Ringworm

[Stumpf]

My furkid contracted ringworm. I would like to know if anyone can give me some advice on over the counter treatments. I.E., creams etc.. The help would be greatly appreciated. Also is it a threat to his life or is it just a bad fungus. I will probably take him to the vet on monday of next week when I get paid. Until then my neighbor gave me some cream. SHe is a vet nurse she said it would help. Any info is a must. THanks and pray for us.

 

[Krikkit]

Hi Stumpf, it would be good to take him to the vet ASAP to confirm it is Ringworm. It needs proper treatment if it is. Treated it will clear up, untreated it does have the potential to make your puppy quite ill. Here is some info on Ringworm:
http://vetmedicine.about.com/health/vetmedicine/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ceps/petcolumns/ring.htm
http://www.petinfocenter.com/dogs/ringworm.htm
http://www.rspcanz.org.nz/pets/vet%20voice/vet_voice4.htm

 

[Tanyia]

I'd have to agree with Krikkit to the vet ASAP. We thought Monster had ringworm and it turned out it was a viral skin infection as opposed to a fungus. Thus it was treated in a totally different way! Good Luck.

 

[sagesoto]

Hi Stumpf

Just stumbled across this posting and wondered what you used and any good tips. I have dealt with this stubborn fungus for a while now. Back and forth, going back to the vet this Sat to beg for oral treatment I can use along with baths and creams. Trying also to locate betadine in my area, stores indicate they have it but can't locate in the store, thanks to a helpful reply. Just wondered how your situation came out.

take care, hope all is well!

 

[courtney323]

Hi sagesoto -

This thread is about 5 years old, so probably no luck in getting a reply. Before responding to a post, you can check the date of the thread in the upper left-hand corner of the post.

I would suggest starting a new thread on this topic, if you have a question.