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Can dogs recover from ringworm?

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Created: 2022-03-10 06:30:16

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The vast majority of dogs, if treated appropriately, will recover from a ringworm infection. Symptoms may recur if the treatment is discontinued too early or is not aggressive enough (i.e., only topical treatment was used), or if the pet has an underlying disease compromising the immune system.


Does ringworm go away in dogs?

Ringworm can go away on its own, but it will take longer than treating the infection. Your dog will also be uncomfortable and contagious for a longer period of time without treatment. Untreated ringworm in dogs could potentially spread to all of their skin.

How do you know when ringworm is healing in dogs?

Recovery of Ringworm in Dogs Don't be surprised if you see areas of hair loss continue to get bigger after treatment has started. This is normal. The patches will begin to get smaller in size after two weeks, and the hair should start to grow back. If you are not seeing improvement, let the veterinarian know.

How serious is ringworm in dogs?

Ringworm is not a life-threatening disease, but it is very contagious and does require the intervention of a veterinarian. Knowing the symptoms of ringworm in dogs can help you catch the disease before it passes to humans or other pets.

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