Pet ringworm cleared: When can I safely end their isolation?

Routine cleaning and disinfecting the environment during treatment (as described in the link below) is crucial to stop the spread of the organism and to prevent reinfection. You need to isolate the puppy only if you have other pets so they don't catch the ringworm too. You guys should wear gloves and wash your hands throughly after you handle the puppy. Changing your clothing after extended handling is recommended. Honestly, the best, best option is to try to get a friend or family member to care for the puppy until the infection has cleared. ( https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/ringworm-1/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Taco. I would highly advise isolation in this case but I will tell you this, even shed hairs are contagious so direct contact is NOT needed to spread ringworm. Ringworm should be treated for at 1-2 months after all lesions are gone. I would retest Taco for ringworm to make sure it is completely cleared before integrating him. Good luck Also, ringworm is a Zoonotic disease meaning humans can catch it from dogs. Small children and the elderly, especially shouldn't have contact with him during the time of treatment.

Poor puppy. I can understand how this can be worrisome especially since you haven't even brought him home yet. But it is a good thing that the breeder is at least taking responsibility for the infection and treating it before you take him home with you. The breeder should be aware to separate the affected puppy from the others so that they did it doesn't get spread around. If the breeder follow simple hygiene instructions and isolating this puppy then the reader should be able to get this under control within 3 to 6 weeks. But most importantly you want to make sure that the puppy does well on the medication and has no side effects and is clear of any skin lesions before you adopt him. I hope that all goes well and that you were able to bring your puppy home soon ringworm free.

I've found that if you wash your hands after handling Sierra and do not have any open wounds it is uncommon to catch this from her. Since you've treated her and are giving the medicated baths she should be even less likely to spread Ringworm. Follow your veterinarian's advice on treatment but if she's been treated now for two weeks or more she should be safe to handle. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Sierra.

Both diseases are easily transmitted, so you will run the risk of spreading the diseases if you don't keep them separated. However, it's likely that they have all been exposed already, so separating them may not be necessary. Unfortunately, there is no way to know for sure and the safest bet is to separate them. The coccidia is readily eliminated with treatment, but the ringworm often takes a few weeks and sometimes months before it is completely killed with treatment. Ideally, the ringworm pup should be isolated until the infection is confirmed negative by your vet. I understand the concern of isolating the poor pup though and I think the lack of social activity is a significant concern - especially if it's weeks of being isolated. I wouldn't think it wrong to let the pups play/interact with eachother as long as you understand the risk and take some precautions. If you do decide to take that risk, then you can minimize it by giving them all a bath with antifungal shampoo at the same time as you would normally bathe Lexi. I hope that helps and all is well with your pups.

Cats with ringworm can remain contagious for about three weeks if aggressive treatment it used, which it sounds like you are doing. I would keep them isolated for at least another week. Keep in mind you will have to disinfect the environment as well because ringworm spores can live in it up to 18 months. I will link a website that details how to do this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/

You will also need to disinfect the house because ringworm spores can live up to 18 months in the home and be a continually source of infection. I will attach a link to a website that details how to do this. In addition, make sure that any other animals in the house are treated for it as well. I would have Snookie seen by the vet again. Athlete's foot spray will not treat ringworm, as ringworm is caused by a different fungus. She will need a specific anti fungal treatment to cure it, such as an ointment that contains miconazole. http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/