Ringworm medication prevents future problems

Did you know heartworms, hookworms, fleas, tapeworms, roundworms, ringworm, ear mites, ticks, and head lice cause many of the most serious pet health complications?

Ringworm discussion on symptoms, pictures, treatments, medications, and prevention.

Ringworm is recognized by dry, brittle, patchy spots under the fur of cats and dogs and is caused by a fungus

What is ringworm?

Ringworm is a infection caused by a fungus which grows in hair and nails.

It is contagious, and gets its name from the characteristic red ring shape of the infection.

It is also referred to as Tinea, and can be spread from cats to humans.

All of these complications can be avoided or minimized with simple preventative steps. Prevention is the key to controlling and avoiding the health problems associated with these highly contagious and common parasites.

Ringworm symptoms, treatment and medication

Ringworm photos

Ringworm on a 7 year old person

Ringworm symptoms

Sometimes there are no visible symptoms, and in other cases animals may exhibit signs of:

• Red ring
• Patchy fur, balding
• Brittle fur
• Scaly skin

Ringworm treatment

• Anti fungal medication
• Avoid contact with infected animals

Ringworm prevention

• Difficult to prevent, keep a clean and dry environment

Ringworm medications

Your best value is to buy a 12 or 24 month supply from large internet wholesalers that specialize in filling pet prescriptions in bulk. You can usually save an extra 10% or more by filling an order over a prescribed dollar amount.

Click on a medication for more information on usage, risks, combination treatment effectiveness and how to receive discounts when ordering.

Clotrimazole: Clotrimazole is used in the treatment of skin conditions caused by ringworm and other susceptible fungal infections.

Ketoconozole: Ketoconazole 200mg scored tablet is used to treat fungal and yeast infections. It has also been used to treat Cushing's disease

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