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When can I safely remove the cone from my dog with ringworm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 10 lbs

My dog has/had ringworm, this is how it looks right now! She has a cone on, but I wanted to know if it’s ok for her to leave the cone off? I’m scared of what might happen if she scratches it or something. It’s way better than before though!

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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Published on March 5th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am assuming Juju is on medications from your Vet for the ringworm. I wouldn't take the cone off until hair starts to regrow. I think it might be too soon. I highly recommend touching base with your Vet as well. If the ringworm was diagnoses off a fungal culture they may want to repeat the culture to be sure it is 100% gone. Ringworm can be very frustrating to treat and usually requires a lengthy treatment. I hope this helps and I wish Juju a speedy recovery!

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