... please give me some imformation on it. hank you.

Ringworm is a fungas that grows on the skin. It is not a worm. The fungus grows in a round circle (Ring) and the area looses hair. vetcare

...who has asthma, acne, ileus and periodic erruptions of Ringworm (around her eye and the paw she washes her face with) Her ileus has improved from near death to a VERY hearty appetite and she is elimating sufficiently. We give her 5 mg of cisapride every two days. She has gone from dangerously overweight 21 lbs. down to 18 lbs, since we started weighing and restricting her caloric intake very carefully. Although she is strictly an indoor cat, she has popped up with fleas and she's miserable. Given her multiple health risks, and that the cisapride may affect the efficacy of something like program, what would be safest and most effective flea treatment? (a monthly treatment, not a pyrethrin based spray)

Advantage or frontline are both excellent. vetcare

... Puppy owner

Yes, ringworm is contagious and can be transmitted to humans. vetcare

...edgehog? If so, where can I obtain it?

Sorry, I have no idea. vetcare

...he is suffering from a resistant case of Ringworm. Had biopsy. Vet gave std tx. Got well but it came back. I'm using a tx. shampoo, garlic oil, dmg, etc.Got any suggestios? Help!!

I recommend griseofulvin, miconazole ointment and antifungal shampoo. Vetcare

...is back-it's not a cut or scrape I feel it might be Ringworm-what is the best Rx?

First, a diagnosis should be made prior to treating for ringworm. The best treatment is miconazole. vetcare

...cat? Also I understand it to be a fungus from outside--so can I do anything to treat the yard?

I usually treat ringworm with miconazole creme and miconazole shampoo. Rarely, I have to use antifungal oral meds. Have your pets been diagnosed??? vetcare

...errier and medication can i get to get rid of it

Ringworm is a fungus. It is characterized by a circular area of hair loss. In some cases it is " "itichy". It is contagious to humans and can spread. I usually treat with conofite and antifungal shampoos but there are pills available. vetcare

... if cat has had Ringworm?

Yes, there is a feline ringworm vaccine available. vetcare

... with scabs on skin and biting paws every since last summer when she was stung by a bee. Has been tested for fungus, bacterial and Ringworm and it was negative. I can clear up with predisone and benedryl daily but as soon as cleared up it comes right back again. Shes a very hyper dog, almost obsessive compulsive but is extremely allergic to bee stings, any ideas?

This could be allergies. I do not think it has anything to do with the bee sting. I recommend that you ask your vet for a referral to a dermatologist. vetcare

... what he has is called microsporum canis. i really don't have money to take him to a vet.

There are many different products ranging from shampoo to oral medication. Oral medications probably being the most expensive. Miconazole is sold over the counter at most drug stores and if the ringworm is localized this may help. Most other medication is sold with a prescription only. vetcare

...e the quickest way to get rid of Ringworm on cats and dogs?

miconazole 2 times daily and antifungal shampoo every 3 days. Griseofulvin also helps. It will take 4-6 weeks to go away. vetcare

...Dashound mix. His stomach skin turned black this spring, then patches of scaly skin formed. I know that they where not Ringworm. The sores did not secrete any fluid and had no signs a pattern of a Ringworm. He licked the small ones that formed on his legs and back also. I would give him a bath every week with a skin formula for dogs, then put hydrocortizone creme for dogs on them. He would lick off the medicine. Found another creme from over the counter that you put on for sores. They got a little better, but, never went away. Since he is now 12 years of age, I am afraid to put anything else on them. I don't want to make him sick with something that would poison him. He is very active and eats a Nutro dry and Little Ceazer's wet, every day. We walk 1 to 1 and 1/2 miles everyday. I live on a very fixed income and can't afford to go to the vet to see what it it is. So I treated his the best way I know how. Please give a

Your pet should be seen by a vet. you already wasted mony on treatment that did not work. It is time a vet examines your pet and makes a diagnosis so the proper treatment can be given. vetcare

...ave 2 kittens, one has bold spot on ear and second doesn't have any signs of Ringworm, should I do anything for him too? Thank you in advance.

Your vet can check the other kitten with a woods lamp. This can help determine if he has ringworm. It would not be a bad idea to bath him with an anti-fungal shampoo to be on the safe side. Your vet can prescribe it for you. Ringworm is very contagious. vetcare

... back. It appeared scaley & lumpy. My vet looked at it and said it was Ringworm. Her hair was coming out at the places. He gave me Fulvicin 250mg. for her to take 1 a day for 10 days. After about the 4th day of taking the Rx she began crying as in serious pain everytime we tryed to pick her up on even if we move in the bed and she was on it... Would that medicine have that effect on her?? Plus the symptoms did not go away... She still has the skin problem....

Griseofulvin can cause an upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ringworm usually takes 4-6 weeks to go away. vetcare