Dog Health Treatment & Advice : How to Treat Ringworm on a Dog
Posted on March 14th, 2010 by admin
Treating ringworm on a dog, which is not a worm at all, requires a DTMF or fungal culture at the veterinary office, followed by an anti-fungal treatment and anti-ringworm shampoos. Cure ringworm in a dog with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger
Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn
Duration : 0:1:36
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