Is this ringworm?

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Collingbroon

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382 posts

197 months

Tuesday 29th September 2015
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Found this on the lower belly of our 3 year old boston terrier on saturday, and we are not sure if its ringworm. It's not raised and she isn't scratching it. I thought it looked like a scar or dried skin, but not sure. Any thoughts cheers.

bexVN

14,682 posts

217 months

Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Hi, difficult to be sure. You probably should get the vet to have a look and maybe swab it.

It could also be a skin staph infection which requires antibiotics (common area for it) but admittedly you normally get pustules more than patches but not impossible.


Thevet

1,798 posts

239 months

Wednesday 30th September 2015
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as above, simple bacterial dermatitis 99% certain. May need Abs but topical fuciderm probably enough. HTH

Collingbroon

Original Poster:

382 posts

197 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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Thanks for the replies. Since posting the pic it has pretty much gone, so all good.

bexVN

14,682 posts

217 months

Saturday 3rd October 2015
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