How to treat ringworm in Tibetan Mastiffs
Once ringworm develops, the mighty and ferocious appearance of the Tibetan Mastiff will look extremely miserable. In addition, Tibetan Mastiffs will often scratch and bite the areas with ringworm, which can easily cause further infection, so Tibetan Mastiffs with ringworm must be treated as soon as possible. The cause of ringworm in Tibetan Mastiffs is mites, which are usually severe. It cannot be cured by just applying topical medicine. You must go to the hospital to inject medicine, and general mite injections may not be able to cure it quickly.
When ringworm occurs, round or ring-shaped ringworm spots with clear boundaries appear on the Tibetan Mastiff's skin. There is skin damage, and the affected area may ooze fluid, scales or scabs, and itchiness. Generally infected through the skin, the main route of infection is direct contact with pathogenic bacteria or indirect contact with contaminated brushes, combs, scissors, mats, etc. In addition, parasites such as lice, fleas, flies, and mites are also important vectors for the disease. The disease can be transmitted between humans and animals, so strict attention is required.
Never give injections to Tibetan Mastiffs when they have ringworm, because all mite injections have certain side effects, and only professional doctors can know the dosage of the injections. Injection is given once a week, and you cannot take a bath during the treatment period. You need to get more sun to heal faster. You can try spraying some insecticide spray. If there is no improvement, you must see a doctor. Generally, you need to shave your hair to prevent it from spreading to other parts of the body. You can trim the hair on and around the affected area, wipe off the skin flakes and scabs, and apply antifungal ointment to a slightly larger area than the ringworm area, 1-2 times a day until cured.
For chronic and severe ringworm, systemic medication must be administered while adhering to local medication. Griseofulvin can be taken, 20-40 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, orally divided into 2 times, for 4-8 weeks. Ketoconazole is taken orally at 50-100 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, divided into 3 times, for 2-8 weeks. Griseofulvin should be used with caution in Tibetan Mastiffs under 1 year old.