Necessary treatment of the affected area

First clean the area where the fungus has occurred and cut off the hair. This will allow the medicine to penetrate into the skin more directly and prevent the spread of the fungus. Then apply the medicine to a slightly larger area than the lesion, which can prevent the spread and inhibit a small amount of fungi that may have spread to the surrounding area.

Be careful when taking medicine

Greosofulvin should be used with caution, especially in puppies under one year old, because all fungicidal oral drugs are very harmful to the liver. In the future, it will cause liver dysfunction in dogs and leave the root cause of the disease.

Sunbathing

Ultraviolet rays in the sun can kill mold, but be careful not to expose your dog to the sun for a long time, as this can easily cause heat stroke and sunburn. If there is a window sill at home that can receive sunlight for a period of time every day, arrange a resting place for the dog there.

Bathe regularly to protect the skin

For dogs infected with fungi, it is best to use special shampoo for a long time. It is recommended to use it once every 1 to 3 days. Or use sulfur soap. Because fungi can be transmitted to humans, please be careful about disinfection. It is recommended to use bleach (the problem of fading should be considered when using bleach). Dog bathing utensils should also be disinfected frequently.

Check for infection promptly

Pay attention to promptly discover new fungi growing in other parts of the dog’s body. The method is to apply the medicine to the dog every day, follow the fur, and touch the dog's skin from head to tail carefully with both hands. If your hands touch a hard little pimple, open the fur and have a look. , you can find a small piece of scab and a small amount of skin flakes next to it, which is the newly grown fungus. These areas should be trimmed and applied with medicine immediately according to the above method.

Self-prevention

In fact, as long as you pay attention to hygiene and cleanliness, after the dog gets the fungus, the owner only needs to be careful not to have close contact with it, and there is nothing to worry about. Of course, if a dog at home gets fungal disease, the owner can take oral multivitamins to prevent it.

Dermatophytes in dogs are quite stubborn. Owners must be patient and confident, and don’t be anxious. As the saying goes, “Haste makes waste!” Fungi and mites generally cause mixed infections. It is recommended that you take your dog for a skin examination and then treat it accordingly.