Dog Ringworm

Ringworm exposure can be either by direct contact between infected and non-infected dogs, cats, or people; or by the infected environment. The dog ringworm fungal spores may live in bedding or carpet for several months.

All 4 ringworm fungal species can be contagious to dogs, cats, and people.

Ringworm in dogs remains contagious for about three weeks if aggressive treatment is used. Contagion will last longer if only minimal measures are taken
You should minimize exposure to the dog with ringworm from other dogs or cats and your family members.

A 'carrier' status can exist in dogs, cats, or people because the ringworm treatment was not long enough, or aggressive enough; or because there is some underlying disease compromising the immune system.

If you found this page by mistake while looking for information about dog worms, I have another page that is VERY informative! Dog Worms, It lists the most common dog worm medicines, their side effects, and promotes a natural dog worm medicine.

Common conventional Vet practice for dog ringworm is to prescribe Griseofulvin daily for a minimum of 30 days, or the antifungal antibiotic Fluconazole 1x weekly for 3 to 4 weeks.

Griseofulvin side effects include: upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea or loose stools, thirst, fatigue, dizziness, thrush/yeast infection in the mouth, and confusion. An allergic reaction to Griseofulvin may occur with side effects of difficulty breathing, swelling tongue, a closing of the throat, and swelling face. Griseofulvin causes liver damage. Griseofulvin makes the skin sensitive to sunlight. Griseofulvin cannot be used in conjunction with Phenobarbital, anticoagulants, or vitamins. Adding 50 IU of vitamin E per day was reported to increase blood levels, so blood levels must be monitored. Griseofulvin is not well absorbed unless it is given with a fatty meal. The usual instructions are to give the tablets with a small amount of high-fat food, such as a rich canned dog food, fat from meat trimmings, or some cream. Some dogs cannot tolerate even a small fatty meal. So be sure to let your veterinarian know if fat consumption has caused a problem for your dog.

Side effects of Fluconazole are: upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney damage, and liver damage.

Common conventional Vet practice for dog ringworm is to also prescribe an antibiotic topical antifungal medication, and to apply it for 10 days, plus use an antifungal shampoo 3 times.

The active ingredients in antifungal shampoo and topical antifungal drugs include:

Miconazole (micatin, monistat), with the side effects of: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, or tongue). If Micatin Cream is swallowed, contact a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Clotrimazole (mycelex, lotrimin), with the side effects of: blistering, burning, hives, irritated skin, itching, peeling, reddened skin, stinging, swelling due to fluid retention.

Econazole (spectazole), with the side effects of: severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, swelling, or irritation of the skin. Avoid getting Econazole in eyes, nose, or mouth.

Oxiconazole (oxistat), with the side effects of: burning; itching, blistering, crusting, dryness, or flaking of skin; scaling, severe redness, soreness, or welling of skin; burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas; pus at root of hair; pain; skin rash, tingling, stinging.

Ciclopirox (loprox), with side effects of: burning, and itching at the application site. Avoid contact with the eyes, inside of nose, or mouth. Other side effects are blistering, oozing, swelling, and Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth, face, or tongue).

Ketoconazole (nizoral), with side effects of: loss of appetite, possibly severe in some dogs; a lightening or greying of the haircoat color, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, gastrointestinal difficulties, liver damage and toxicity, and a reduced fertility of males.

And Terbinafine (mentax, butenafine, lamisil), with the side effects of: itching, rash, swelling, or redness, tinging, burning, or redness where medicine is put on, and for shampoo with this, either dry or oily hair. Must avoid contact with the eyes, inside nose or mouth.

Common conventional Vet practice may also include shaving the remaining hair from the dog, and using a Lime Sulfur Dip.

Lime Sulfur Dip: is irritation to mucus membranes, meaning the pets should not groom themselves while they're wet. The sulfur ingredient smells like rotten eggs. The Lime Sulfur Dip is strong enough to stain jewelry and clothing, plus it will turn a white colored fur yellow.

Veterinarians state that the above treatments will not produce immediate results; and the areas of hair loss will get larger before they begin to get smaller. Within 1-2 weeks, the hair loss should stop, there should be no new areas of hair loss, and the crusty appearance of the skin should subside and the skin look more normal. If these results do not occur within two weeks, they will either put your dog on another drug, or start the same procedure again.

Ring-Ex contains a blend of natural, herbal ingredients in a medicinal olive oil base, all specially selected to treat dog ringworm infections.

Ring-Ex will also help to prevent the spreading of ringworm to other areas of the body and reduces the chances of ringworm recurring after having cleared up.

Ring-Ex will reduce the pain, itching and discomfort of ringworm in dogs, plus it will reduce inflammation of your dog's skin. Ring-Ex will also improve the condition of the skin and coat affected by ringworm. You can safely use Ring-Ex to treat and prevent all types of fungal skin infections, and Ring-Ex can also be used for cats with ringworm.

Skin lesions will begin to improve within several days of using Ring-Ex regularly. Extended use over several weeks will completely heal the dog ringworm infection as well as prevent recurrence.

"Within weeks of getting a new puppy in our house, all three dogs had scaly, itchy patches on their skin where their fur was beginning to fall out. Our vet diagnosed this as ringworm but I was not keen on the harsh, synthetic antifungal medications he suggested, especially as my dogs have been licking and biting at their skin so much recently I did not want them to ingest these chemicals. I opted for your natural product Ring-Ex rather, and that has sorted out the problem. I'm very relieved because we also have two young children and I did not want them to contract this infection as well. Thank you for your wonderful range of natural products." Joyce P.

This is what ringworm on humans looks like!

The same company producing the Natural Dog Ringworm Treatment that I've promoted above also produces a Safe Natural Ringworm Treatment For People

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If you have a question about any of these natural dog products, it's usage, or it's dosage, I encourage you to visit this page: Ask Us Questions. Enter your question or concerns in the form, and the company will try very hard to answer it within 24 hours.

Breed Specific Dog Lover Gifts and Calendars

I'd like to help you find the most unique and thoughtful collectibles and gifts for people who love dogs. I've created some pages that are solely dedicated to certain dog breeds, that will save you countless hours of searching the internet for that 'perfect' gift. Check out your favorite dog breed, and you'll see that they're stuffed full of items for dog lovers!

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Can you imagine seeing your dog wearing this leprechaun costume? What a hilarious sight, sure to set the mood for St. Patty's Day festivities, and your dog preening and lapping up the attention they receive. The 3 piece set includes leprechaun vest, red beard collar, and hat that's hand washable.

Small (11" neck to tail, 14" chest) St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Dog Costume

Medium (15" neck to tail, chest 17") St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Dog Costume

St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Dog Hat

Made in the USA, this St. Patty's Day dog tee is an original tatoo design that's machine washable.

X-Small Tattoo Horseshoe Lucky Dog St. Patrick's Day Dog Tshirt X-Small
(8"-10" from neck to base of tail)

Small Tattoo Horseshoe Lucky Dog St. Patrick's Day Dog Tshirt
(10"-12" from neck to base of tail)

Medium Tattoo Horseshoe Lucky Dog St. Patrick's Day Dog Tshirt
(12"-15" from neck to base of tail)

Large Tattoo Horseshoe Lucky Dog St. Patrick's Day Dog Tshirt
(16"-19" from neck to base of tail)

This St. Patty's Day dog tee is also Made in the USA and machine washable; labeling your doggie as a Leprechaun in training.

X-Small St. Patty's Day Leprechaun in Training Dog Tshirt
(8"-10" from neck to base of tail)

Large St. Patty's Day Leprechaun in Training Dog Tshirt
(16"-19" from neck to base of tail)

X-Large St. Patty's Day Leprechaun in Training Dog Tshirt
(20"-23" from neck to base of tail)

XX-Large St. Patty's Day Leprechaun in Training Dog Tshirt
(24"-28" from neck to base of tail)

Made in the USA Reversible 4 leaf clover St. Patty's day dog bandana of cotton that's machine washable. Has a patent pending designer quick release buckle that is adjustable for a custom fit.

Petite 8"-10" neck, 4 Leaf Clovers St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

Small 12"-16" neck, 4 Leaf Clovers St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

Medium 16"-20" neck, 4 Leaf Clovers St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

Large 20"-24" neck, 4 Leaf Clovers St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

X-Large 24"-28" neck, 4 Leaf Clovers St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

Made in the USA Reversible St. Patty's Day dog bandana of cotton that's also machine washable. One side states Happy St. Patrick's Day on a white background, and the other side is black with shamrocks.

X-Small 5"-8" neck, Happy St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

Small 9"-10" neck, Happy St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

Medium 11"-13" neck, Happy St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

Large 14"-20" neck, Happy St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

X-Large 21"-28" neck, Happy St. Patrick's Day Dog Bandana

This Made in the USA St. Patty's day dog collar is hiding it's webbed strength with a pretty cotton covering of dark green shamrocks over a light green background

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Treat your dog this St. Patty's day with a card they can eat! Send a St. Patrick's Day edible card to your friend's and family member's doggies! They're non-toxic and designed by Veternarians for a fun holiday natural rawhide dog treat. Each Crunch Card includes a bright colored envelope for mailing.

Hap-PEE St. Patrick's Day Edible Crunch St. Patrick's Day Card for Dogs

You Lucky Dog Edible Crunch St. Patrick's Day Card for Dogs

While you are happily munching on chocolates and enjoying a wonderful Easter dinner, let your dog have some healthy Easter treats

Easter Dog Treats & Toy Gift Basket

Includes 3 flavors of healthy organic crunchy dog cookies and a squeaker toy. All natural ingredients including coloring, the dog cookies are shaped like bunnies, a dog bone, and eggs.

3 Big Bunnies Easter Dog Treats

3 large organic bunny shaped dog cookie treats will have your dog begging for more this Easter!

Easter Bunny Dog Costume

Puppe Love's pink Easter bunny dog costume has white trim and a hood with pink bunny ears. View the available sizes in the 'select size' feature to the right of the image

Easy velcro fasteners secure this white Easter bunny costume for dogs that has a hood with cute white bunny ears

Small Size Easter Bunny Dog Costume

Medium Size Easter Bunny Dog Costume

Large Size Easter Bunny Dog Costume

X-Large Size Easter Bunny Dog Costume

Pink Easter Dog TShirt

Blue Easter Dog TShirt

Place your order and receive an email asking you if you desire the pink or blue Easter Dog Tee, along with what size you want.

X-Small fits necks up to 9", girth up to 12", length up to 8.75"
Small fits necks up to 10", girth up to 13.5", length up to 9.5"
Medium fits necks up to 11", girth up to 14", length up to 10"
Large fits necks up to 13.5", girth 16.5", length up to 12"

Made in the USA, this blue Happy Easter dog T Shirt is machine washable

Medium Size Happy Easter Dog Shirt

Large Size Happy Easter Dog Shirt

X-Large Happy Easter Dog Shirt

Made In the USA, this Easter dog bandana features a curved neckline for a better fit

Petite Size Easter Dog Bandana

Small Size Easter Dog Bandana

Medium Size Easter Dog Bandana

Large Size Easter Dog Bandana

X-Large Size Easter Dog Bandana

Also made in the USA, this Easter dog bandana is reversible and 100% cotton

X-Small Size Reversible Easter Dog Bandanas

Small Size Reversible Easter Dog Bandanas

Medium Size Reversible Easter Dog Bandanas

Large Size Reversible Easter Dog Bandanas

X-Large Size Reversible Easter Dog Bandanas

XX-Large Size Reversible Easter Dog Bandanas

Made in the USA, this dog collar is stronger than it looks, because it's covered with cotton fabric for a comfortable fit. Fully adjustable with heavy duty side release quick snap buckles

Large Size Hippity Hop Easter Bunny Easter Dog Collar

X-Large Size Hippity Hop Easter Bunny Easter Dog Collar

Made from natural rawhide and decorated with safe edible inks, these Easter cards for dogs are a great choice for a Easter dog treat. You could even send them to friends & family members who have dogs, because each edible card includes an envelope for mailing

Some Bunny Loves You - Edible Crunch Easter Card for Dogs-Yellow

Some Bunny Loves You - Edible Crunch Easter Card for Dogs-Blue

An Easter Treat for Someone Sweet - Edible Crunch Easter Card for Dogs

Hoppy Easter - Edible Crunch Easter Card for Dogs

You've Got Mail.. Happy Easter - Edible Crunch Easter Card for Dogs

Happy Easter - Edible Crunch Easter Card for Dogs

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There are so many different dog health problems that can be helped with much safer natural pet medicines!

A bit above this space are the specific dog health pages I've created, but I'd like to offer you a 'fast track' of direct links to give you an idea of the varied dog health problems that natural herbal medicines can safely treat:

Aggression...............Allergies...............Anal Glands...............Anxiety

Arthritis...............Asthma

Bad Breath.........................Behavioral Problems

Cancer...............Constipation...............Cushings Disease

Diabetes.........................Diarrhea.........................Digestion Problems

Distemper.........................Disinfectant

Ear Problems.........................Eye Infections

Gas-Flatulence...............Gums-Gingivitis

Heartworms...............Hyperactive

Immune System & Liver Support...............Incontinence

Kennel Cough.........................Lyme Disease

Mange.........................Mange Shampoo.........................Motion Sickness

Pain Relief...............Parvo

Respiratory Infection.........................Ringworm

Sinus Problems...............Seizures-Epilepsy...............Separation Anxiety

......................Skin and Coat Problems...........................

Travel Sickness-Calm.........................Urinary Tract Infections

Weight Control.........................Worms.........................Wounds

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