Unfortunately, I have had a lot of experience with ringworm, with strays that I have brought in to rehome. I have dealt with it in both a cat and a dog, and requested sporonox for both of them. The vets say that it is sooo expensive, but really when you look at the big picture of all the other things you will have to do to clear it, the cost really isn't that bad. And it is generally sold per cc, so with the smaller dogs, the cost is minimal. In addition, I used the line of Health Guard products (search Health Guard laundry additive and you will get their site). They were persian cat breeders at one time and also very experienced and knowledgable about RW. I used the laundry additive to prevent spread to the rest of the family as the spores can live for a few years. Also dilute the additive and spray it on your furnace filters and furniture/carpets/walls and blinds. Sounds extreme, but after the entire family getting lesions from a tiny lesion on a dog, the completely covered cat did not break anyone out. And I was recovering from surgery so I should have broken out like mad!! Their products also have a residual effect and will keep killing spores for a few days on hair. They are wonderful about telling youe verything you will need to treat it and will not sell you any products you don't need. I think completely I spent less that $100 to treat the cat and lime sulfur dips (where you dog comes home smelling HORRIBLE) run $30 here and they recommended two a week for six weeks...Just keep in mind that the spores are what is infectious and killing them will control the spread of the fungus. PM me if you have any more questions or need more help. Good luck.
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