PetsBestRx Frequently Asked Questions » What Does Canine Ringworm Look like

Will your products work better than vet prescribed ringworm treatments?

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:02:46 +0000

Yes, our products work to encase the ringworm and kill the fungus on the skin. They are topical products that can also heal the skin. All of our products are completely safe and non-toxic.

When dealing with vet prescribed oral ringworm medication, there is about a 75% success rate or less depending on the severity of the ringworm case. Our pet ringworm products are proven 98.5% successful through trials and case studies. If you are treating a dog with ringworm you would use our PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream, PetsBestRx Healing Gel and the PetsBestRx Pet Wash. If you are treating a cat with ringworm you would use our PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream and our PetsBestRx Healing and Protection Spray.

The PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream and the PetsBestRx Healing Gel or Spray should be alternated daily. It is recommended to use one in the morning and one at night. Please make sure to use these products at least four to six hours apart because they can be counterproductive if used to close together. The PetsBestRx Pet Wash should be used like a regular anti-fungal dog shampoo every two days. Ringworm is highly contagious so it is important to treat the environment. We do offer two fungicidal products to treat your home.

One product we offer to treat your home for ringworm is our PuraCleenRx Xtreme Cleen. This is a concentrated disinfectant cleaner that can be diluted for spraying, mopping and laundering. The other product we offer to ringworm in your home is our PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray. This is a ready to spray hospital grade disinfectant that can be used all over the home to treat for ringworm spores. Both of these products are fungicides. The PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray can be used on furniture, bedding and carpeting as well as a hard surface disinfectant.

What does ringworm on my pet look like?

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:51:02 +0000

Ringworm on pets most often looks like a raised round circular patch of skin. This is where ringworm received its name. Your pet may have ringworm without the “ring” shape.

Also some pets carry ringworm spores on the fur without showing any physical signs of ringworm on the skin. Ringworm is not a worm but a fungal infection of the skin. It is most commonly found on cats but is not limited to only that animal species. It is mostly present on the skins surface and thrives on moisture and damp environments. Ringworm can be contacted from the soil. It can also be passed from pet to pet or pet to human.

Ringworm fungus is highly contagious so it is very important to treat your environment for ringworm. The most common form of ringworm to affect dogs is microsporum canis which accounts for the majority of ringworm cases. There are some cases of ringworm in dogs that can cause lesions on the skin and can grow very rapidly. Ringworm also causes hair loss and can look very inflamed.

The most common areas to find ringworm are the ears, face, tail and paws. You have to treat the ringworm as soon as you see signs to stop it from becoming severe. You can also see a veterinarian to perform a fungal test to make sure it is ringworm you are dealing with. If your pet has ringworm, we do offer a safe and completely non-toxic solution for pet ringworm. It is also recommended to treat your home. We offer the PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray and the PuraCleenRx Xtreme Cleen as products for ringworm in your home.

How many animals have ringworm?

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:34:21 +0000

There is no specific number of ringworm cases in pets. Some are reported and some are not so it is difficult to give a true answer to this question. It is most important to treat your pet for ringworm once you realize they have come in contact with the ringworm fungus spores.

You will not see the ringworm develop on your pet right away because it can take 10 to 14 days to mature enough on the skin for you to see. We do have safe and nontoxic products for the treatment of ringworm in pets. If you are treating a dog with ringworm you would use our PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream, PetsBestRx Healing Gel and the PetsBestRx Pet Wash. If you are treating a cat with ringworm you would use our PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream and our PetsBestRx Healing and Protection Spray.

It is proven in studies that cats are more susceptible to ringworm than other animals. Ringworm can be very difficult to treat because they can have ringworm spores on the fur without having visible signs of ringworm. You can use the PetsBestRx Healing and Protection Spray on your cat’s fur to prevent the spreading of the ringworm spores that are not visible. Your cat does not need to be saturated. It is best to spray it in your hands and then rub it into the fur. Cats tend to get spooked by sprays. We also suggest giving your pet a treat after administering treatments.

Does pet ringworm itch?

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:52:32 +0000

In most cases pet ringworm is severely itchy. Not all cases of ringworm itch, depending on the animals skin type and sensitivity. It also depends on how long your pet has been infected with ringworm, or the area in which the ringworm exists.

The more your pet sweats, perspires or becomes wet is also a factor into whether or not they will itch on the ringworm spot. Ringworm usually looks like a red raised ring of skin. Sometimes crusting or scaling will occur when dealing with ringworm. Not all ringworm sores appear to be round. Some take on other shapes and some animals don’t show physical symptoms on the skin at all.

Cats are more susceptible to a ringworm infection. Dogs can also have ringworm on the skin. Your pet can catch ringworm from a variety of different things. Ringworm is spread by contact with the ringworm spore in the environment or by touching and infected pet. It can also be transferred by coming in contact with an object that has come in contact with the infected pet and then come in contact with you or your pet.

One product we offer to treat your home for ringworm is our PuraCleenRx Xtreme Cleen. This is a concentrated disinfectant cleaner that can be diluted for spraying, mopping and laundering. The other product we offer to ringworm in your home is our PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray. This is a ready to spray hospital grade disinfectant that can be used all over the home to treat for ringworm spores. The PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray does have a pleasantly light citrus smell and is effective to disinfect your home from ringworm spores. Both of these products are fungicides. The PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray can be used on furniture, bedding and carpeting as well as a hard surface disinfectant.

If you are treating a dog with ringworm you would use our PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream, PetsBestRx Healing Gel and the PetsBestRx Pet Wash. If you are treating a cat or smaller animal with ringworm you would use our PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream and our PetsBestRx Healing and Protection Spray. The Healing Gel or Healing Spray kills the fungus on the surface where it is applied. It can also be sprayed on your pet’s fur as a preventative measure. When using the PetsBestRx Healing and Protection Spray on a cat, make sure not to spray them directly because it will cause spooking. You can spray it lightly in your hands and rub it on the affected area or all over your pet’s fur.

Are your pet ringworm products safe enough to be used around children?

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:01:44 +0000

All of our pet ringworm products are safe enough to be used around children. They can also be applied by children if needed. The pet ringworm products are topical so you do not have the added stress of administering an oral ringworm treatment. They are all very easy to use.

The PetsBestRx Pet Wash is used similar to all other pet shampoos. The PetsBestRx Healing Gel is antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial so they really help to fight the ringworm fungus spores on the skin. The PetsBestRx Sulfinex cream is composed of white sulfur and does have a very pleasant smell. If your pet is dealing with ringworm, we do suggest that your pet is quarantined at least for their first week of ringworm treatment. Ringworm is highly contagious and children are more susceptible for ringworm than adults.

You also need to make sure that you clean the environment around your pet every day. You do need to wash their bedding daily and possibly mop with an antifungal agent. The PuraCleenRx Xtreme Cleen can be used in the laundry or for mopping as well. We also have our PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray that is a ready to spray disinfectant that is antifungal. You can use this product on your countertops or on your pet’s bedding. These objects only need to be lightly misted with the spray.

Are your cat ringworm treatment products natural?

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:40:28 +0000

Most of our products are made with natural ingredients, however not all of our products are completely natural. One product that does contain natural active ingredients is our PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream. Our PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream is composed of white sulfur MSM, pine oil and other essential oils, these are all natural ingredients.

Another product that we sell for our pet ringworm treatment is our PetsBestRx Healing Gel. This product is used for dog ringworm only; it is not to be used on cats. The Healing Gel consists of the active ingredient benzalkonium chloride which a completely safe and non-toxic ingredient. It is antifungal and antibacterial so if a bacterial infection is present it would be able to assist in treatment. For cats with ringworm we have the PetsBestRx Healing and Protection Spray.

The Healing and Protection Spray is specially formulated for cats with ringworm because the Healing Gel is too strong. The active ingredient in the Healing and Protection Spray is also benzalkonium chloride. Another product that is available for pet ringworm is our PetsBestRx Pet Wash. It is made to be used on dogs and not on cats. If your dog weighs less than five pounds, it is suggested that it be diluted half pet wash to half water for treatment. This is just an overview of our pet ringworm products for more information you can visit www.petsbestrx.com/PetRingworm .