My dog has a skin condition. Is it ringworm and what should I do?

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My dog has a skin condition I believe is ring worm based on the pictures I’ve seen online. What can I do? Pet's info: Dog | American Cocker Spaniel | Male | neutered | 14 years and 6 months old | 32 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

I recommend bringing him in for a skin scraping. They will look at the cells under the microscope and look for bacteria, mites, and yeast. They can also do a culture and black light to check for ringworm. Once they have the diagnosis then they can prescribe the appropriate medication. In the meantime I recommend bathing your dog weekly in a medicated shampoo that is both antibacterial and antifungal. That should help heal these lesions. In my experience ringworm is generally seen in young animals, or those who are immune comprised. From the photo this looks more like a skin infection or pyoderma. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Oliver.

My dog has a skin condition. Is it ringworm and what should I do?

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