Ringworm

"Ringworm is very badly named because it is caused by a fungus not a worm", says Dr. John Angus, a veterinary dermatologist at the University of Illinois.
The name ringworm comes from the characteristic red ring that appears on an infected dog skin. Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that affects the scalp, the body, and the feet of a dog.

Ringworm causing fungus lives in humans, animals, and soil. Ringworm of the scalp usually begins as a small pimple that grows, leaving scaly patches of temporary hair loss. Infected fur breaks off easily. Skin rashes can extend to the whole body. Some ringworm infections show yellow crusts.

Ringworm is spread by direct contact with other infected dogs or contaminated items. Clipping your dogs fur helps to get rid of ringworm. Sunlight relieves ringworm too. Ringworm treatment can last 3 to 8 weeks.

Treat your home until the results are negative to avoid re-infection. Fungal spores can persist in your carpet for up to 2 years. Your vacuum cleaner is a fungal paradise. If your dog has ringworm, change the bag each time you use it.

Treatment of ringworm with herbal remedy:

Bathing with Neem Soap or Neem Shampoo and rubbing Neem Oil onto the dog skin clears ringworm in several days.

Echinacea to boost the immune system; a well-balanced dog food diet, high in protein, fresh fruits and vegetable; fish oil and evening primrose oil will assist to cure ringworm.

Pet medication       Boost the immune system       Dog food diet for skin disorders

Other Dog skin disorders:

Demodectic Mange ::: Scabies ::: Yeast Infection ::: Eczema
Scalp Psoriasis ::: Staphylococci Infection ::: Seborrheic Dermatitis

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