Ringworm is a type of fungus that is very contagious to both pets and humans. Aside from giving your dog bald patches, ringworm can cause itchiness and discomfort. Below are two suggestions for clearing up the infection caused by ringworms and get a speedy recovery.
1. In order to prevent ringworm from spreading all over your dog’s body, trim the hair around the area of the bald spots. Trimming the hair also makes the infected area easier to treat and faster to heal.
You should trim your dog’s hair every week or every other week, depending on how fast his hair grows. Continue with the process until the ringworm infection is cleared up. Also, keep in mind that ringworm eats hairs that are both on and off your dog. For this reason, make sure to clean up thoroughly after giving your pet a haircut.
2. You can use an over the counter anti-fungal treatment. This treatment may come in the form of liquid, ointment, or cream and is effective for controlling the spread of ringworm.
For the treatment to work, rub a small amount of the medication into your dog’s skin twice everyday. Consult your vet to find out which medication will work best for your dog.