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07-17-2009, 09:39 AM | #1 |
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| Please - need quick advice on ringworm I found out today that my new puppy has ringworm. I have two small kids - ages 5&7 - that I do not want to have to worry about for over a month. The place I got him has offered to keep and treat him and give him back when he is no longer contageous, or take the puppy back and give me a new one (I cant bear to do that though). My questions are: 1 - how long does it typically take to treat? 2 - what are the long term effects? 3 - How might his disposition change if he is quarantined at this puppy place for a month? I am trying to do the right thing here, but my kids have to come first right now. They are devestated that they canot hold or play with their new puppy. It has been an awful awful day. I have been sobbing all day long. |
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07-17-2009, 09:44 AM | #2 |
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| I dont know how long it takes but Ive heard its very hard to get rid of. I think sending him back to the breeder to be treated is a good idea. There was someone on here that b ought a dog that had it and her kids ended up getting it also and it was a big mess to get rid of. Best of luck
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07-17-2009, 09:56 AM | #3 | |
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He should be treated w/ oral Diflucan for 6-8 weeks; another culture should be done at the 6wk mark to make sure it's negative for ringworm. Needs weekly baths w/ anti-fungal shampoo. Long term - if fur loss, may take a while to come back. As for disposition...can't really say. What is the "puppy place" like?
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