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Ringworm Trouble

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Terri Felix

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My poor piggie had ringworm when we got her, 2 trips to the vet, antifungle ointment switched to dip, antibiotics, probiotics and an antibiotic cream. It's been about a month and I can't tell if it's working. She has dry patches behind her ear now. How can I tell if the treatment is working?
 
My pigs have patches of no fur behind their ears too and they're completely ringworm-free. Are you sure it's ringworm patches? It should be raised and red around the edges. Also antibiotics won't do anything to ringworm since they only kill bacteria and ringworm is a fungus. Only antifungals will. If you have a picture I might be able to tell you if it's ringworm (though I'm not a vet).
 
Terri Felix said:
My poor piggie had ringworm when we got her, 2 trips to the vet, antifungle ointment switched to dip, antibiotics, probiotics and an antibiotic cream. It's been about a month and I can't tell if it's working. She has dry patches behind her ear now. How can I tell if the treatment is working?
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Hi! If the bald area behind the ears is clear of crusts and the same shape on both sides, then it is normal and healthy.
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Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures
 
Terri Felix said:
My poor piggie had ringworm when we got her, 2 trips to the vet, antifungle ointment switched to dip, antibiotics, probiotics and an antibiotic cream. It's been about a month and I can't tell if it's working. She has dry patches behind her ear now. How can I tell if the treatment is working?
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Just pop her along to the vet she'll let you know. You don't want to continue treatment if it's not needed.
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MuRuK said:
My pigs have patches of no fur behind their ears too and they're completely ringworm-free. Are you sure it's ringworm patches? It should be raised and red around the edges. Also antibiotics won't do anything to ringworm since they only kill bacteria and ringworm is a fungus. Only antifungals will. If you have a picture I might be able to tell you if it's ringworm (though I'm not a vet).
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