Is my puppy's ringworm gone after two weeks of treatment?

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my puppy was positive for ring worms & i recieved betadine to treat her for 2 weeks. it's been 2 weeks and i don't know if it's gone or not. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 2 months and 15 days old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Because the hair takes 6weeks or so to grow back, the only way to be sure is to get her retested. 2 week is quite a short period for treating a fungal infection such as ringworm and it may need to be extended if still positive

Is my puppy's ringworm gone after two weeks of treatment?

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