| A common dog illness is ringworm and can be | | | | lesion or it will spread. Apply a tropical anti fungal |
| prevented and treated if your dog has the problem. | | | | cream after clipping the hair away. Such creams like |
| Many illnesses affect dogs, some are very common | | | | miconazole and lotrimin creams are used for this |
| and happen no matter how well cared for your dog | | | | purpose. Do not let the dog lick the area where you |
| is at any time. Dogs are creatures of the outside, | | | | apply the cream. A dog funnel collar may be required |
| and they can get into anything. Ringworm seems to | | | | to prevent the dog from reaching the area. |
| be common in puppies and older dogs. Other | | | | If the cream alone does not work, antifungal |
| common dog illness can be prevented with proper | | | | shampoos and antifungal dips will benefit your dog |
| vaccinations and proper health care. Ringworm is a | | | | and help the area to heal faster. Some other |
| fungal infection that targets the overall health of the | | | | antifungal agents are griseofulvin and itraconazole, |
| dog. | | | | which work well on a dog. |
| Diagnosis of Ringworm Infection | | | | Common Dog Illness Issues |
| The common dog illness ringworm has several | | | | Keeping your dog in perfect health and protected |
| different ways to be detected and diagnose. The | | | | from bacterial, fungal and viral infections is your |
| common way to detect ringworm is with a black light. | | | | responsibility. The number one need of the dog is |
| The ringworms glow in the black light when the light | | | | regular vaccines and proper care. Dogs need vaccines |
| hits them. Sometimes this practice does work and a | | | | against rabies, parvovirus and distemper. Dogs also |
| vet will perform another test to detect ringworm. | | | | need to be checked yearly for heartworm, which can |
| Signs of Having Ringworm | | | | cause death to the dog if not properly prevented. |
| If you see small areas of the body without hair, | | | | Keep in mind that rabies vaccinations are given every |
| chances are your dog has ringworm. The skin will | | | | two years and distemper vaccinations are received |
| appear scaly and display pus in the area. After time | | | | yearly. |
| the areas become larger when they receive no | | | | Many conditions result in health problems and in some |
| medical treatment. You will notice this parasite on the | | | | breeds of dogs, the breed is prone to more health |
| tail, head and legs. | | | | problems then others. Joint problems and heart |
| Treating the Common Dog Illness Ringworm | | | | problems account for some of these more serious |
| If the health of the dog is healthy then the ringworm | | | | health problems. When looking for a dog, you need |
| will clear up by itself in about four months. However, | | | | to be aware of some of the problems that can arise |
| when severe cases exist, medical treatments are | | | | in a dog's life. Besides the everyday parasites and |
| required. If your dog has the lesion, clipping the hair | | | | injuries from rough play, some dogs are prone to eye |
| around the area is needed, but do not touch the | | | | infections, ear infections and mange. |