Dog ringworm – what to do? Mainsymptoms and treatments for ringworm

Пт, 08 июн 2018 Автор: Оксана Шеповалюк

Ringworm is an infectious skin disease that
cause pathogenic fungi of a certain type. This ailment is very
common in dogs, and may develop into a chronic form
in the absence of timely treatment.

Contents

Ways of infection

The causative agent of the disease is the fungus trihofiton. He’s parasitic
on the skin of various animals. Thanks to his vitality he is not
afraid of cold and heat, can be active up to two years and is able to
quickly transferred to healthy animals. Therefore, it is very important to
start treatment and consult a veterinarian so as not to
prevent chronic prolonged illness.

Favorite pet can easily pick up this infection if:

– will contact with a sick animal;

– eat from a bowl of an infected dog or play with its thing;

– walks on the territory that is infected with spores
trihofitona.

Individuals with weak immunity are susceptible to infection. it
puppies, old pets, as well as those who have recently been operated on
or suffered a disease. Ringworm in small breed dogs passes
much harder. Because the fungus infects a large area of ​​skin
cover, and the proportions of the body in this ratio are quite small. AT
Therefore, owners of small dogs should be alert.

Ringworm in dogs: main symptoms

From the moment of infection until the onset of early signs
pass a few weeks. The owner may not notice this immediately. On
The initial stage can be diagnosed with a barely noticeable rash on
some part of the skin. Changing the behavior of the animal. Dog
it becomes restless, itches constantly, sometimes it loses appetite.
If the pet has strong immunity, signs of the disease will appear in
for several weeks.

The main symptoms of ringworm in dogs are:

-The appearance of bald spots;

– loss of hair in the area of ​​inflammation;

– a trial of varying degrees;

– peeling and crust formation in the affected area.

Peeling spots can be of different shapes and sizes. Very important
time to start treatment, as with regular combing
the affected area, the inflamed skin will be injured and will begin
appear scratches and ulcers. And this will lead to the development of secondary
infections and the spread of the disease throughout the body. ATажно помнить,
that wool can start to fall out from other diseases. therefore
should contact a veterinarian who will test for
fungus and put the correct diagnosis.

Methods of treating ringworm in dogs

If your pet has the first signs of illness,
need to consult a veterinarian. ATредный грибок важно
destroy as soon as possible then the negative consequences for
organism will be minimal. Not recommended
self-medication or listen to the helpful advice of friends. Applied methods
will give a temporary effect or disrupt the picture of the disease.

Therapy should be comprehensive. Not only necessary locally
process foci of disease, but also strengthen the immune system
an animal. On длительность лечения будет влиять, насколько тяжёлая
and running form. AT среднем потребуется месяц или полтора. Course,
which will register the vet, it is recommended to pass completely. It is impossible
stop it if the dog’s condition has improved. After therapy
will have to repeat the survey to make sure there is no
fungus in the body.

For the treatment of ringworm in dogs use different tools.
it мази (Клотримазол, Миконазол), таблетки (Флуконазол,
Griseofulvin), shampoos, antibiotics, immunostimulants, solution
iodine and salicylic acid. ATитамины помогают восстановить
immunity and speed up skin regeneration. And antibiotics are needed,
if there is a secondary infection that contributes
inflammation and suppuration of wounds.

ATо время проведения лечебных мероприятий рекомендуется
use rubber gloves. Because ringworm u
Canine is a contagious disease. Also need to disinfect
places where the animal is: room, mat, care items,
toys it поможет избежать вероятности заразиться повторно.

How to treat the affected areas:

– you need to cut the hair, speaking a few centimeters for
place of injury;

– clean from easily removed crusts and formations. Can their
soften with warm soapy water or hydrogen peroxide;

– treat the diseased area and nearby healthy area
drug;

– to create conditions that will not allow the animal to lick medicines.
AT этом помогут намордники либо воротники.

Preventive measures

If properly care for your beloved pet and think about measures
prevention, it is possible to reduce the risk of infection with ringworm to deprive
the minimum.

Useful tips:

– it is necessary to monitor the dog’s diet;

– It is important to vaccinate in time and visit the veterinarian;

– it is recommended to regularly examine the skin
an animal;

– the diet should contain vitamins that strengthen
immunity;

– after a walk, a hygienic shower;

– periodically it is necessary to carry out antiparasitic treatment
dogs and her things.

ATладелец собаки также должен заботиться о личной гигиене.
You must use a hand sanitizer.
after contact with a sick pet. It is impossible допускать детей к
sick dog. And it’s better to keep him completely isolated
recovery. It is advisable not to forget to carry out wet cleaning.
rooms where the diseased animal is. It is necessary to change more often
clothes it поможет избежать распространения спор. And then
recovery all dog items should be disposed of.

Such activities help increase resilience.
organism to different types of fungi. It should be remembered that it is impossible
self-medicate. Otherwise, the disease can develop into
chronic form, and will escalate every year. Only
a qualified vet can make a correct diagnosis and
prescribe an effective treatment.

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