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Maximo · 11-18-2010, 08:40 PM

I don't have any personal experience with ringworm, but there have been a number of people here who have helped rescue dogs with it. They will be able to share their knowledge and experience.

I googled and found that like fleas, cleaning your home is vital in combating the ringworm:

"Use bleach mixed at 1:10 on any surface that you can. It will kill 80% of the spores. Vacuum on a daily basis a dispose of vacuum bags which will contain the spores. Steam cleaning of carpets and furnishings will also kill a large number of the spores.

Don't forget your dogs bedding and kennel. Wash the kennel down with a bleach solution and wash the bedding in very hot water. If your dog is an inside dog confine him to one room of the house."

11-18-2010, 08:40 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	I don't have any personal experience with ringworm, but there have been a number of people here who have helped rescue dogs with it. They will be able to share their knowledge and experience. I googled and found that like fleas, cleaning your home is vital in combating the ringworm: "Use bleach mixed at 1:10 on any surface that you can. It will kill 80% of the spores. Vacuum on a daily basis a dispose of vacuum bags which will contain the spores. Steam cleaning of carpets and furnishings will also kill a large number of the spores. Don't forget your dogs bedding and kennel. Wash the kennel down with a bleach solution and wash the bedding in very hot water. If your dog is an inside dog confine him to one room of the house."