Effective Treatment for Dog Ringworm: How to Cure It

Section 1: How to Treat Canine Ringworm

1. The treatment for canine ringworm must be tailored to the severity of the fungal skin infection. For mild cases, a local treatment approach is sufficient. After isolating the dog and thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the indoor environment to limit the spread of the fungus, the owner can proceed with the following steps: apply Fu'ant soft cream and Funuo skin spray to the affected areas. The process involves first cleaning the affected area with hydrogen peroxide, allowing it to dry, then applying the spray, followed by the cream, gently massaging it in until absorbed. This routine should be repeated twice daily, and consistency is key. To enhance the treatment, it's advisable to shave the hair around the affected area to prevent it from sticking to the lesions.

2. In more severe or chronic cases, prescription oral medications may be necessary. However, these can be quite expensive and are typically reserved for dogs with severe or persistent infections. They may also cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Severe cases of ringworm may require at least six weeks of treatment to prevent recurrence. It's crucial not to discontinue treatment prematurely to avoid a relapse.

During the treatment, the owner can use Fun'an healthy shampoo to bathe the dog, which can aid in the healing process and promote healthy skin growth. In addition to treating the dog, it's essential to maintain a clean and disinfected living environment. The dog's living utensils should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, exposed to sunlight, and the living area should be wellventilated and kept dry. Regular cleaning and disinfection of the entire environment, at least monthly, should be maintained until the dog is fully recovered.

Section 2: Specific Measures

1. Hair Shaving: To prevent the hair around the affected area from sticking to the lesions, it's best to shave the hair. This not only aids in applying the medication but also helps prevent the spread of the fungus.

2. Cleaning and Disinfection: To avoid the spread of the fungus and prevent recurrent infections in humans or dogs, thorough cleaning and disinfection of the indoor environment and regular cleaning of items the dog comes into contact with are essential.

3. Nutritional Supplementation: Nutritional deficiencies are often a contributing factor to ringworm. Therefore, it's important to supplement the dog's diet with additional nutrition. Feeding the dog Weiluo nutrition paste and supplementing with a multivitamin can help restore skin health.

4. Boosting Immunity: The owner can give the dog canine lecithin and Antitri IGY to enhance skin nutrition and improve the dog's immune response.

Pet Expert Tip: Ringworm is highly contagious, capable of spreading from dogs to humans. Therefore, it's crucial for owners to take protective measures while assisting their pets in treatment.