I adopted Tia at 10 weeks this Easter and she had giardia, coccidia, and ringworm. I can't tell you how contagious it is. I have two other dogs and they got everything. My husband, myself, my elderly cancer neighbor, and her liver-ill yorkie got it also. I had to be treated with medication, along with the lamisil. My dogs were just cleared of ringworm about 3-4 weeks ago and I'm still watching to make sure it doesn't come back. My neighbor's house still has it....and it's been since Easter! The dogs were on medication. Tia was only 8 oz and Ally just over 3 lbs so I had to go to a specialty pharmacy to get it. The vet told me that you just can't treat it externally because it's an internal thing for them. I did put lamisil on them but I think they licked a little of it and got sick, so be careful. My rountine for ringworm since Easter was medication twice daily (with food), wash everything every other day. My floors were mopped with bleach because it kills the spores. I limited the toys/beds/pillows they had because they had to be washed also. Kennels were bleached for 10 minutes every other day also. The dogs/pup had baths with the medicated shampoo (10 minutes before rinsing) every other day. The were restricted to certain areas as not to spread the spores. The spores can live up to two years in your house and you could be carrying it throughout your house by walking from room to room. It is just aweful! I wish you luck because it's the hardest thing I've had to do. I hope your baby gets better fast! Maybe if you talk to the breeder, she may help you pay some of the vet bills. |