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My dog has a rash like ringworm on his leg. What can I do at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 21 days old | 11.023 lbs

my dog has a rash like ringworm near his leg what should be done at home

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 2nd, 2020

Keep the area clean and dry. You can used a diluted Betadine solution to cleanse daily. Unfortunately, ringworm cannot be diagnosed by an image alone. If there is no improvement in a few days, then see your vet for an exam.

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