My dog has ringworm. Can I get ringworm from my dog licking me?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 25 lbs
2 of my dogs have ringworms I've been putting some stuff for athletes foot and making sure they are all covered. If my dog licks me can I get a ringworm?
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Published on January 1st, 2017
You can't get ringworm if your dog licks you, but you can get it from touching the sores and from the environment. Ringworm spores can last up to 18 months in the house, and you need to disinfect your home. I will put a link to a website that will give you detailed instructions on how to do it. Athlete's foot cream will not cure ringworm in dogs, and both your dogs have to see a vet first thing Monday. Ringworm in dogs is caused by Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Microsporum gypseum, while athlete's foot is caused by trichophyton rubrum. A different medication will be required to treat your dogs's ringworm. http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/
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Published on November 24th, 2019
No, OTC antifungal cream will not work. That's because the human creams treat for athlete's foot, which is caused by an entirely different fungus than the one that causes ringworm in dogs (Microsporum canis). You need to have Dawn seen by a vet to confirm she has ringworm, and the vet can prescribe treatment. Any other animals in the home will have to be treated as well, and watch out on yourself and family members for lesions as it's contagious to humans. Ringworm spores live in the environment for up to 18 months, so you will have to disinfect the home. Check out the link below on how to do it: http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/
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