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===Keeping Your Dog Ringworm-Free===
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===Keeping Your Dog Ringworm-Free===
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# Keep your dog away from animals already infected with ringworm. Ringworm is extremely infectious, and dogs can easily catch it from other dogs or cats with the skin condition. To keep your dog ringworm-free, don’t let it have any interaction with other people’s pets if they have ringworm. Dogs are especially susceptible to the fungus in vet’s waiting rooms, so ask other patrons if their pets have ringworm before letting the animals interact.<ref>http://bit.ly/2MVDDO8>
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# Keep your dog away from animals already infected with ringworm. Ringworm is extremely infectious, and dogs can easily catch it from other dogs or cats with the skin condition. To keep your dog ringworm-free, don’t let it have any interaction with other people’s pets if they have ringworm. Dogs are especially susceptible to the fungus in vet’s waiting rooms, so ask other patrons if their pets have ringworm before letting the animals interact.<ref>http://bit.ly/2MVDDO8>
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#* Dogs can even catch ringworm from humans! If one of your friends or family members mentions that they have ringworm, don’t let them pet your dog.
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#* Dogs can even catch ringworm from humans! If one of your friends or family members mentions that they have ringworm, don’t let them pet your dog.
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#*Watch for signs of hair loss from your dog since it could be a symptom of ringworm infection. Contact a vet as soon as you notice your dog losing any hair.
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#*If you fear that your dog did come into contact with ringworm, use an antifungal shampoo immediately to prevent it from spreading.
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# [[Wash a Dog|Wash your dog regularly]] with dog shampoo to keep it clean. Maintaining your dog’s general hygiene is a key step in preventing the animal from contracting ringworm. Bathe your dog about once a month using a pet shampoo recommended by your veterinarian. Note that you should not use a medicated shampoo unless one has been prescribed by a vet. When you wash the dog, lather up its entire coat with the shampoo, and rinse them thoroughly with the shower head.<ref>https://www.care.com/c/stories/6397/ringworm-in-dogs-what-to-do/</ref>[[Image:Prevent Ringworm in Dogs Step 7.jpg|center]]
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# [[Wash a Dog|Wash your dog regularly]] with dog shampoo to keep it clean. Maintaining your dog’s general hygiene is a key step in preventing the animal from contracting ringworm. Bathe your dog about once a month using a pet shampoo recommended by your veterinarian. Note that you should not use a medicated shampoo unless one has been prescribed by a vet. When you wash the dog, lather up its entire coat with the shampoo, and rinse them thoroughly with the shower head.<ref>https://www.care.com/c/stories/6397/ringworm-in-dogs-what-to-do/</ref>[[Image:Prevent Ringworm in Dogs Step 7.jpg|center]]
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#* Never use human shampoo on dogs. The 2 types of shampoo are not similar, and human shampoo will not effectively clean your dog’s fur.
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#* Never use human shampoo on dogs. The 2 types of shampoo are not similar, and human shampoo will not effectively clean your dog’s fur.
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#* Dry the dog with a towel until it’s completely dry, or let it air dry by running outside on a warm day.
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#* Dry the dog with a towel until it’s completely dry, or let it air dry by running outside on a warm day.
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#* If you don’t have time to wash the dog, invest in regular dog grooming sessions at a grooming center. Make sure that the groomer sterilizes their tools between different dogs, so they don’t accidentally pass ringworm from 1 animal to the next.
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#* If you don’t have time to wash the dog, invest in regular dog grooming sessions at a grooming center. Make sure that the groomer sterilizes their tools between different dogs, so they don’t accidentally pass ringworm from 1 animal to the next.
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# Feed your dog an antioxidant-rich diet to keep it in good health. A healthy dog is less likely to get ringworm, and a nutritious diet is a great way to keep your dog strong.<ref>http://bit.ly/2WNR3jH> When you’re shopping for dog food, read the various labels to find the foods with the highest nutrient levels.
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# Feed your dog an antioxidant-rich diet to keep it in good health. A healthy dog is less likely to get ringworm, and a nutritious diet is a great way to keep your dog strong.<ref>http://bit.ly/2WNR3jH> When you’re shopping for dog food, read the various labels to find the foods with the highest nutrient levels. Healthy food will include a good balance of meats, grains, fruits, and vegetables.<ref>http://bit.ly/2MR8tHl> Feed your dog twice per day, once in the morning and once in the evening, to keep it well-fed but not let it become overweight.[[Image:Prevent Ringworm in Dogs Step 8.jpg|center]]
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#* Avoid giving your dog table scraps—including things like cheese—more than 1 or 2 times per month. Although dogs love these snacks, the foods aren’t great for the dogs’ health.
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#* Avoid giving your dog table scraps—including things like cheese—more than 1 or 2 times per month. Although dogs love these snacks, the foods aren’t great for the dogs’ health.
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#* If you do want to give your dog occasional scraps, give it food like beans and potatoes. These are high in antioxidants and will keep the dog healthy.
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#* If you do want to give your dog occasional scraps, give it food like beans and potatoes. These are high in antioxidants and will keep the dog healthy.
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# Clean areas of your home that the dog sleeps and spends time in. Fungi spores can easily fall off of your dog and remain dormant in a rug, carpet, or sofa. If your home isn’t cleaned, the dog can get re-infected by brushing up against ringworm fungi. So, regularly [[Clean Your Carpets|clean all carpets]], rugs, fabric-covered furniture, and drapery that your dog often comes into contact with.<ref>https://wagwalking.com/wellness/how-to-prevent-your-dog-from-getting-ringworm</ref>[[Image:Prevent Ringworm in Dogs Step 5.jpg|center]]
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# Clean areas of your home that the dog sleeps and spends time in. Fungi spores can easily fall off of your dog and remain dormant in a rug, carpet, or sofa. If your home isn’t cleaned, the dog can get re-infected by brushing up against ringworm fungi. So, regularly [[Clean Your Carpets|clean all carpets]], rugs, fabric-covered furniture, and drapery that your dog often comes into contact with.<ref>https://wagwalking.com/wellness/how-to-prevent-your-dog-from-getting-ringworm</ref>[[Image:Prevent Ringworm in Dogs Step 5.jpg|center]]
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#* Also wash the dog’s bedding on a weekly basis. Use hot water if possible, and line dry in direct sunshine or a hot setting of the dryer.
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#* Also wash the dog’s bedding on a weekly basis. Use hot water if possible, and line dry in direct sunshine or a hot setting of the dryer.
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#* Vacuum all areas likely to be affected by a ringworm infection, both during and after an infection, and as a precautionary measure. Dispose of the vacuumed contents in the outside trash can, in an enclosed bag.
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#* Vacuum all areas likely to be affected by a ringworm infection daily, both during and after an infection, and as a precautionary measure. Dispose of the vacuumed contents in the outside trash can, in an enclosed bag.
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#*Keep your dog in one room of your home so it’s easier to clean and decontaminate.
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#* Also keep the dog’s food and water bowls clean. If possible, wash them with soapy water at the end of each day.
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#* Also keep the dog’s food and water bowls clean. If possible, wash them with soapy water at the end of each day.
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# Clean out the dog’s hair from its brush and dispose of the hair. Ringworm fungi tend to stick to dogs’ hairs, and when you brush the dog, the fungi cells stay on the brushed-out hairs on the brush.
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# Clean out the dog’s hair from its brush and dispose of the hair. Ringworm fungi tend to stick to dogs’ hairs, and when you brush the dog, the fungi cells stay on the brushed-out hairs on the brush. Pull all of the animal’s residual hair out of the brush daily. Throw the hair away in a trashcan with a lid, so the dog won’t accidentally come into contact with it.<ref>http://bit.ly/2MVDDO8>
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#* If you’re concerned that your dog may already have a case of ringworm, wear a pair of gloves when you pull the hair out of the brush.
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#* If you’re concerned that your dog may already have a case of ringworm, wear a pair of gloves when you pull the hair out of the brush.
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#*A vet might suggest you cut a long-haired dog’s coat to reduce the amount of contaminated hair and help medicinal shampoo work better.
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# Quarantine your dog for 6 weeks to prevent transmission. If your dog has been infected with ringworm, keep it quarantined from other dogs. Keep the dog home from doggy daycare, don’t take it to dog shows, and don’t let your dog spend time with the neighbors’ dogs. Quarantining your infected pup will prevent other dogs from catching the illness and prevent a neighborhood-wide outbreak.<ref>https://www.vetwest.com.au/pet-library/ringworm-signs-diagnosis-and-treatment</ref>[[Image:Prevent Ringworm in Dogs Step 4.jpg|center]]
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# Quarantine your dog for 6 weeks to prevent transmission. If your dog has been infected with ringworm, keep it quarantined from other dogs. Keep the dog home from doggy daycare, don’t take it to dog shows, and don’t let your dog spend time with the neighbors’ dogs. Quarantining your infected pup will prevent other dogs from catching the illness and prevent a neighborhood-wide outbreak.<ref>https://www.vetwest.com.au/pet-library/ringworm-signs-diagnosis-and-treatment</ref>[[Image:Prevent Ringworm in Dogs Step 4.jpg|center]]
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#* This works the other way around; if your neighbor’s dogs have been infected, keep your dog well away for 6 weeks after treatment. If your neighbor’s pets have ringworm, talk to your neighbor about preventing contact with your pets.
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#* This works the other way around; if your neighbor’s dogs have been infected, keep your dog well away for 6 weeks after treatment. If your neighbor’s pets have ringworm, talk to your neighbor about preventing contact with your pets.
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