Ringworm in a dog or trichophytosis is a rather dangerous disease, after which the animal may remain stained, discolored, and patches of skin without hair. How to determine that your animal is affected? Inspect it carefully. On the affected areas of the skin, a rash appears first, then a crust, and then the hair falls off. The balding places - the foci of alopecia - always have a round shape. They can hurt and itch. A good look at the affected areas will help identify ringworm photos. In dogs, visible signs may not be enough to diagnose the disease. All this can be a consequence of other skin ailments. An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a veterinarian after conducting the necessary tests. If you suspect a dog has ringworm, do not delay the visit to the veterinary clinic.
The disease is easily transmitted from one animal to another, so the owners of several dogs must immediately separate the sick animal from the healthy ones, and carefully look after the rest to begin treatment at the first sign.
Ringworm in a dog is transmitted not only through contact with a sick animal, but also through care items. The likelihood that all dogs in the house will fall ill is very high.
Another unpleasant side of ringworm is related to the fact that it is also transmitted to a person. The risk group includes people with weak immunity. The owner may become infected by the dog, so limit the communication of your children with a sick dog and take hygiene rules more seriously. Better they play later with a healthy animal than they themselves will suffer from ringworm. If infection does occur, contact a dermatologist immediately. Most often, skin areas covered with hair are affected. The diameter of the foci of the disease can reach up to 1.5 cm. The hair in these places breaks off at a height of 2-3 mm. When an area of bare skin is affected, it becomes like a pale yellow spot with a flaky center.
If the doctor has diagnosed
ringworm, treatment in dogs includes the following measures: antiseptic treatment of the affected areas, the use of antifungal drugs, the introduction of a vaccine, not only preventive, but also therapeutic, as well as the appointment of medications that activate the immune system. A special diet is not prescribed, the dog can continue to eat the usual food, you just need to add vitamins that contribute to the rapid restoration of the coat. If the affected areas begin to overgrow, most likely the disease is defeated. An exact conclusion can be drawn from the results of repeated laboratory diagnostics.
How can ringworm be prevented in a dog? Timely introduction of a preventive vaccine. The procedure will be carried out in any veterinary hospital. More often, conduct a visual examination of your animal for the appearance of foci of damage, so that at the first sign it will be taken to the veterinarian. But it is better to carry out preventive vaccination so as not to worry about the health of the pet.