Control of Ringworm in Pit Bulls

Do you know ringworm is the most common disease in pit bulls? As the name implies ringworm, it is not a worm but fungi called Dermatophytes—thrives on dead skin surfaces.

Although 35 species of ringworm affect the pit bulls, 'Microsporum Canis’ is the main cause for ringworm.

If you notice a rapidly growing circular path of broken hair lesion on the skin, it is nothing but ringworm. If you notice dandruff-like flakes on the inflamed patches, you can confirm that your pit bull is going for ringworm infection. The common occurrence of this disease is paws, tails, ear tips and face.

The ringworm disease can easily be confirmed by your vet using ultra violet light. Once your pit bull is diagnosed with ringworm, your vet will advice to use topical medications or anti fungal pills for your pet.

You should take enough precautions to prevent the occurrence of this disease among human population, as it is an infectious disease. Use gloves while applying the topical medication on the skin of the affected pit bull. Don’t allow your kid to play with your pit bull until final recovery.

Always keep your pit bulls neat and clean! Although medication is available to cure ringworm disease in pit bulls, the slow recovery time is a real problem with this disease.