Older dogs are covered with ringworm, what should I do if my dogs are covered with ringworm when they are old

 9:24am, 29 August 2025

When the dog gets old, its physical function decreases and its skin resistance becomes less good. If the dog likes to play in dirty places such as the corners of the home and grass outside, it is prone to be infected with fungi and tinea. It is very uncomfortable when the dog is covered with ringworm. At this time, the owner should find a way to help the dog recover.

1, pay attention to isolating

The elderly dogs are covered with ringworm, which is very itchy and can not only be transmitted to people, but also to other pets at home. Therefore, if the owner finds that the dog has ringworm, he should keep the dog in a cage and isolate it well. If you have other pets at home, do not let the two pets come into contact with each other. Food basins, water basins and daily necessities should also be used separately.

Owners also need to clean and disinfect their dog's daily necessities, expose them more frequently when there is sunshine, use disinfection water to mop frequently, and clean the house to give the dog a clean and comfortable environment.

2. After the owner of the dog isolate the dog, he can solve the problem of dog ringworm. The owner can first shave off the hair near the ringworm, and do not let the hair stick to the ringworm, which is convenient for treatment. Clean the ringworm with normal saline. If there are scales, remove it. Then spray the ringworm spray on the ringworm area.

Owners should remember to wear Elizabeth's rings to prevent the dog from licking the ringworm area, and also educate the dog not to scratch the ringworm area.

3. Supplementary nutrition

Dogs with poor vitamins and poor physical condition are more likely to have tinea tract. Therefore, after the dog gets tinea tract, the owner should give the dog more rest and also give the dog appropriate nutrition. You can give the dog vitamins, supplement the dog with vitamins well, and reduce itching.

Owners can also cook meat porridge, egg porridge, and vegetable porridge for their dogs, or eat nutritional cream, fruits and milk powder for their dogs to supplement comprehensive nutrition.