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"Dog Parasites (flea, Tick, Worms, Etc.)"
Dog Parasites (Flea, Tick, Worms, etc.): Page 19
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Ringworm: Two ways to heal ringworms
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.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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