My dog has ringworm. Can I get ringworm from my dog licking me?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pupsters. I recommend seeing a veterinarian and having a fungal culture performed to determine if ringworm is present or not. A lot of skin diseases can have similar appearances. Ringworm can be spread to people so having children in the home, you will want to know for sure. It may be a bacterial infection in which case the cream would not work. In the meantime, place an E-collar on her so that she does not lick the lesion. I hope this information helps!

You are welcome! Yes, if it is ringworm, it is contagious to humans. Savlon will not treat it, he will need an anti fungal medication. I would take him into the vet to get the antifungal medication prescribed. I would avoid touching that spot, and don't let him sleep in the bed. If he does have ringworm, you will need to disinfect the house because spores can live in the house for up to 18 months. This website has a lot of tips on how to disinfect the home: 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/

Hello. With lesions on or near the mouth, the easiest way to treat ringworm is with one of several antifungal medications that Maho will take by mouth. Anything topical, as you said, may be licked off, & because ringworm is contagious to other pets & people, you want to eliminate the organism as quickly as possible. Please see your veterinarian as soon as possible. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

An OTC antifungal cream *should* help minor infection, however we cant say this definitively without a physical e am. You cann use an e-collar (cone) on Hagtid to prevent licking or ingestion of the cream until the spit is resolved. The ringworm fungus thrives in dark, warm, moist environments. You can wash bedding in the hottest water allowable by fabric and then dry it in full sunlight. A solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water can be used to disinfect hard, non porous surfaces. Allow for at least a 10 minute wet contact time before wiping down. An adhesive fabric roller can be used to clean up atray hairs on furniture.

Hi there! Yes, dogs can get ringworm from humans and vice versa! Other things that can cause lesions on a dogs skin are hives from an allergic reaction, bacterial infection, or even an insect or spider bite. Since your daughter does have ringworm, it would be a good idea for your dog to see his veterinarian. They can perform an exam and evaluate some tests if they believe that it is in fact ringworm. If it is, they can make sure to treat so that the infection doesn't keep getting passed back and forth between the two of them and to other members of the household. As for the diarrhea, I would monitor that. You can always try to fast him for about 12 hours, no food and offer small amounts of water. Then try some boiled or steamed lean protein like chicken or ground turkey and rice with no sauce or seasoning and offer him abotu 1/3 of his normal portion of food. If all is well after that, you can increase the amount of food per meal by increments of 1/3 until he's eating his full serving of food. If the diarrhea persists, it's best to see his veterinarian. Small breed dogs can develop a condition called, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, and it can cause these dogs to become very ill. Diarrhea is often caused by dietary indiscretion (pets eating things they shouldn't) but can also be caused by parasites (some of which can be passed to humans) as well as infections, metabolic diseases, or even foreign objects being ingested. Therefore, it's best to get the diarrhea checked if it doesn't resolve. I hope you find this answer helpful! Best of luck!

Ringworm is a fungal infection that is highly contagious and can spread if it keeps getting messed with. It is also usually treated with topical medications and shampoos. It would be best to talk with your vet about getting a prescription shampoo to treat the ringworm with, and to place an Elizabethan (cone) collar on Baby to keep her from pawing at the spot and irritating it more. Be sure to also thoroughly wash hands and clothing after handling her, and keep her separated from other pets until healed.