Gregory S. asked

🐕  Dog Health

I want to see if my puppy, General, has ringworm. I noticed a circular skin lesion yesterday during playtime, and he has been very playful without any signs of licking or itching. He also recently started eating grass, which he never did before. How can I determine if it's ringworm and what should I do next?

March 29th, 2023

Chris H. answered

Ringworm is a possibility, along with other conditions like skin mites or bacterial infections. To a...

March 29th, 2023

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