What is the treatment for ringworm in dogs?

Answer by  gbella (216)

Ringworm is highly contagious and should be treated as soon as possible. Your dog should see the vet as soon as possible before the ringworm spreads. The vet will prescribe you either a dip that will treat the ringworm or a anti-fungal medication that is a pill. This is not an emergency but needs to be treated.

Answer by  33toner (73)

If you leave a dog with ringworm for about 2 to 4 months it will eventually go away but to cause the dog less suffering you can be prescribed drugs.

Answer by  dabasan (19)

First, the hair around the affected area should be clipped. Use a topical anti-fungal ointment on all affected areas twice a day. For severe cases, an anti-fungal shampoo or dip should be used and repeated every two to four days. sterilize any grooming equipment used for the clipping and safely dispose of any clipped hair to avoid reinfection.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

You need to contact your vet take the dog in they will give you a perscription shampoo to bathe it with and that will take care of the ringworm.

Answer by  StellaSerra (217)

Lime and sulfur dips can be done at home. Ringworm is a fungus, you have to clean the dog's bed and surrounding surfaces of spores with bleach and water.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Dog ringworm is usually treated in one of two ways. The first is medicated shampoos made for this purpose. The other way is by ointment use which will usually clear the problem.

Answer by  smellycat22 (1129)

Small isolated lesions can be treated by shaving the affected area and applying anti-fungal cream twice daily. Large or multiple lesions should be treated with dips such as lime-dips weekly.

Answer by  joe7592 (42)

Anti-fungal medicine is the best treatment. Special shampoos are available. It is also important to remove them from the environment.