How to treat dog ringworm

Treating dog ringworm is a long-term and repeated process. Owners must be patient and never give up. During treatment, first clean the affected area and wipe off the skin flakes. It is also best to wipe off the hard scabs, but do not rub them hard. If they are broken, it will not be cured. Then cut off the hair on the affected area, firstly to allow the medicine to penetrate into the skin more directly, and secondly to prevent the spread of fungi. Apply medicine at the end to increase the therapeutic effect. The area of ​​application is slightly larger than the area where the ringworm occurs. This will prevent the spread and also inhibit the small amount of fungus that may have spread to the surrounding area. If you insist on applying the medicine every day, you will have obvious effects in 2 weeks, and you will be completely healed in less than a month! Let’s take a look at the folk methods of treating ringworm in dogs collected by the editor!

1. Clotrimazole ointment for small area tinea can be sold in pharmacies for more than one yuan. Disinfect the infected area with hydrogen peroxide once or twice a day. If possible, it's best to wipe the scab off and then apply clotrimazole, rubbing it into the skin as much as possible without letting the dog lick it. It is best not to spray ringworm on white dogs, as this will turn the white fur yellow, and this yellow color cannot be washed away.
2. For large-area or systemic ringworm, oral administration of Sejia Tinea Special is effective. The ingredients of Zhente are the same as Lamisil, which is terbinafine hydrochloride, but the content of each tablet is one-fifth of Lamisil, and it should be taken according to the dog's weight.

Methods to prevent ringworm in dogs

1. Take your Chihuahua out to bask in the sun more often.
The ultraviolet rays in the sun can not only kill harmful bacteria, but also promote the absorption of calcium and strengthen the dog's bones. In the process of walking the dog, the owner also gets exercise, so why not?
2. A dry and clean living environment.
Moist, high temperature, and unventilated environments can easily breed fungi. For the health of your Chihuahua, it would be better to give your dog a dry and ventilated living environment.
3. Chihuahua utensils should be disinfected regularly.

Chihuahua’s pots, basins, cages, and mats must be cleaned and disinfected regularly. When the weather is nice, you can take your dog’s utensils and daily necessities out to bask in the sun.

4. Appropriate amounts of nutrients.
Add appropriate amounts of vitamins and other nutrients to your Chihuahua, and give your dog less salt. In addition, you can give your dog more whole grains, such as oats, corn, sweet potatoes, etc. Because coarse grains are helpful in removing dirt from the blood, refined grains and meat will only increase the chance of skin diseases.