What over-the-counter medicine can I use for ringworm on my dog?

Clotrimazole Cream is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used to treat fungal infections such as ringworm. Do not use Clotrimazole Cream in your pet’s eyes, ears, or nose. Do not use Clotrimazole Cream longer than 14 days unless otherwise directed to by your veterinarian.

Does apple cider vinegar get rid of ringworm?

Apple cider vinegar has strong antifungal properties, so it may help treat ringworm when applied topically to the affected area. To use it, soak a cotton ball in undiluted apple cider vinegar and brush the cotton ball over your skin. Do this three times per day.

Can I put apple cider vinegar on my dogs ringworm?

To use: Make a 50/50 solution of apple cider vinegar and water. Put the solution in a spray type bottle. Spray the infected area with the solution two to three times a day, as needed.

How often should you bathe a dog with ringworm?

For dogs with bacterial, fungal or yeast infections, ringworm or mange, frequent bathing helps kill the infectious organisms and parasites. And for dogs with skin diseases, it’s recommended that they be bathed every one to two days to get the problem under control, and several times per week until the skin has healed.

Can I use Lotrimin on my dog for ringworm?

Topical terbinafine (Lamisil) and clotrimazole (Lotrimin), are not recommended for use in pets as they do not reduce further growth of ringworm lesions. Pure Oxygen® Shampoo (accelerated hydrogen peroxide shampoo by Ogena Solutions) may eliminate ringworm spores from the coat.

Does coconut oil get rid of ringworm?

Coconut oil has both microbial and antifungal properties that can help treat ringworm infections. It’s an extremely effective topical home remedy for ringworm and infections with other fungi, like candida.

Can coconut oil cure ringworm in dogs?

How do vets treat ringworm in dogs?

Treating ringworm in dogs usually consists of three steps: Your veterinarian will probably recommend a topical therapy, like a cream, ointment, and/or medicated shampoo to help treat and control the infection. Your vet might also suggest clipping long-haired dogs to speed up treatment and shaving the hair from affected areas.

What is the most effective treatment for ringworm?

In the majority of cases of ringworm, effective treatment will require administration of an oral anti-fungal drug. The most widely used drug for this purpose is griseofulvin, although newer drugs such as itraconazole or terbinafine (Lamasil) are being used more frequently and are often preferred since they have fewer side effects.

What to do if your dog has a fungal infection?

Your veterinarian will probably recommend a topical therapy, like a cream, ointment, and/or medicated shampoo to help treat and control the infection. Your vet might also suggest clipping long-haired dogs to speed up treatment and shaving the hair from affected areas.

Is ringworm in dogs contagious?

Although it is not a life-threatening disease, it is extremely contagious and requires professional treatment and management as administered by a veterinarian. As pet owners, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of ringworm in dogs in order to prevent the spread of infection to people or other animals.