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Pretty sure our dog has ringworm. Can't get to the vet until Tuesday. We have another dog and kids, so I want to prevent a mess.

How contagious is it?

Any home remedy we can start with?

VERY contagious. We went through it last year with a cat. In short, every animal got it and so did the wife and I. I didn't get it too bad, the wife got it much worse.

If your sure it's ringworm, this will work. Get several tubes, cuzz you're going to need it. Took about 1 1/2 months before everyone was 'healed'.

Don't be tempted to put a bandaid on the humans to keep it from 'spreading'. That shiet loves being enclosed and sweaty. Air is a good thing, along with liberal doses of the cream.

ENJOY!

Any of the anti-fungal athletes foot treatments will work. Get the cream version so you can apply it directly to the area.

Unfortunately everyone in the house has likely been exposed so just keep an eye out for spots and make sure they wash their hands after petting the dog.

Blu-Kote

lamisil

Weird, because it almost looks like a tick bite, or other insect bites we see online. They all look so darn close. We sent a picture of it to a friend who is very familiar, but I think a trip to the vet is in order. When I get home, I'll try to post a picture.

We are at s campground and some folks said there's a type of ringworm that's contracted from ground contact, comes and goes on its own? Not sure I've heard of that.

I haven't run into ringworm in many years. I do remember home remedies, none of which worked. I had a friend back in grade school who got it on his head. His mother smeared it with the juice from black walnut husks and made him wear a nylon stocking over his head. He had to wear that stupid thing for a month while the ringworm spread all over his head. She finally relented & took him to a doctor.

It's possible. It's a fungus and spores can probably be found about everywhere. Its fairly common for people to get it on their feet if they run around barefoot a lot.

most just put me on ignore.

Done!

The few times my mules have had it, I washed the area with Betadine soap w/rinse 3 times a day.Took care of it in about a week

Yep....works on dogs too.....it's what my Vet recommends....

Tincture of Iodine works.

That's what I thought this thread was going to be about and what I was going to suggest. Thanks for the reminder as I thought I already had, but obviously hadn't...

I did. But your quoting him let me see his post

I think the Poobah has ringworm, reason for the big ugly hat.

I've adjusted my meds.. Obviously no one noticed.

Horseman's Dream Fung-A-Way

Cheap and effective...

If the dog has long hair, trim it from around the spot/s. UV light is very good anti-fungal treatment.

Any of the anti-fungals (lotrimin, lamisil women's feminine products etc.) will work. But they take time to thoroughly clear up.

I used to get it a few times a year. Cleaning regularly and treating it with something also to dry it out is helpful. On a small spot, I would use clorox. Betadine or alcohol can accomplish the same thing, to dry out the sore and tissue. Makes it hard for the fungus to survive and grow.

For a dog, this will work every time, but it is off label usage.

Get some injectable Ivermectin from the vet that is designed for deworming cattle. For a "big" dog, the dose is between 2 and 5 cc. It works on fungus, lice, worms, ticks, fleas--just about anything that grows or bites.

One shot and done.