Ringworm And Your Pets - What To Look For

As hard as it may be to believe, ringworm can affectyour pet.If you find that your pet appears to have
your pets. Ringworm in dogs and cats is moreringworm, take it to the vet and have it checked out.
common than you might think. Worse yet, it's alsoThe last thing you want to do is to blow it off and
possible for your cat to pass it onto you, but don'tthen have it spread and take the risk of getting it
freak out, it's rarely the case. And while the thoughtyourself. It's easily treated by a vet. They can give
of ringworm may not be a pleasant one, it really isn'tyour pet a dip, or a special shampoo, and possibly a
a worm though, it's a fungus. Let's take a closer lookcream to put on the area infected. A vet can also
at how ringworm gets started in your pets to beginanswer any other questions you might have. You
with and what to look out for.There are basicallymight also look in a pet supply store at medicine for
three forms of ringworm in dogs or cats, and everyringworm. in dog or cat. Products containing
breed of dog or cat is susceptible to getting it. OneKetoconazole are recommended for dogs, and
type is found in rats. How can that affect my dog orItraconazole for cats.Vets agree that treatment
cat? If your pet were to touch the rat, or dig aroundshould continue for eight weeks, no matter how
in its home, it could easily get ringworm. Anothermuch better your pet is doing after only a few
type is found in the soil. And the third type is foundweeks. This is important due to the fact that the
in cats only.While ringworm on people will have a tellfungal spores from ringworm can exist for many
tale reddish colored ring shaped rash, on animals thereweeks. Don't forget to treat your home at the same
is no set pattern. It can look completely different.time you are treating your pet. Some believe that
This can make it difficult to know that it isringworm spores can live in your carpet for up to
ringworm.So, how do you know if you havetwo years. Be sure to thoroughly clean your home.
ringworm in dog or cat? Many people just assumeVacuum your carpet and then change out your
that if their pet is itching a lot it is from having a fewbag.By simply following a few of these steps, and
fleas. Makes sense, but you should take a closer lookbeing aware of the situation, will help prevent any
if they continue scratching on a frequent basis as thisfurther complications. While the problem may seem
could be a sign of ringworm. Look for bumps on theirlike a real pain, you don't have to let ringworm in dog
skin, or hair loss around places where they have beenor cat get you down.
scratching. This is a good indication of ringworm in