White Spot on Leya's Snout - is this ringworm?

Leya's Mom · 03-23-2013, 07:39 PM

A few days ago, I noticed this little white spot on the side of Leya's nose. Didn't think too much of it, perhaps her mask is starting to change colour. Today, I noticed that the spot is much more noticeable. I did some research on the internet, and in my mind, everything points to ringworm.

The attached pictures aren't that great as they are from my cell phone. I will have her checked out at the vet on Monday of course, but in the meantime, has anyone seen this before? Could my girl have ringworm or is this just a white spot?

Sunflowers · 03-23-2013, 07:45 PM

Looks a lot like what Hans had--puppy acne

I got rid of it quickly with Duoxo pads.

Amazon.com: Douxo Chlorhexidine 3% PS Pads (30 Count): Pet Supplies

KZoppa · 03-23-2013, 07:52 PM

Riley had a spot like that when he was younger. We never determined what it was because it went away. He used to rub his snout on things a lot when he was younger.

Freestep · 03-23-2013, 09:26 PM

It's hard to tell with those pictures, but ringworm is usually carried by cats. Has he been in any contact with cats lately?

And you probably know this already, but ringworm isn't actually a worm--it's a fungus.

BowWowMeow · 03-23-2013, 10:09 PM

It could be demodex. Only way you'll know though is to go the vet and have a skin scraping and/or have them use that light that shows ringworm.

Midnight12 · 03-23-2013, 10:15 PM

My dog had a spot like this and it was a scrape that turned to fungus and she was not around cats. The vet did skin scrape and gave cream to put on it. It went away and hair grew back.

carmspack · 03-24-2013, 01:50 AM

could be a local spot of itchy demodex (mange) or something fungal in nature and the dog is scraping at it with his dewclaw .

Defendex VETiONX Defendex - Fleas, Mange and Scabies Symptom Relief Treatment Shampoo is one of those things that is good to keep on hand .

If it is fungal then Selsun Blue fortified , or Nizoral , or Mane n Tail PROTECT or Usnea or the all purpose
VETERICYN (another product I would have on hand) will take care of fungal problems . Here you go Vetericyn - Wound and Infection Treatment - Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial

Leya's Mom · 03-24-2013, 08:11 AM

Thank you so much for your help and pointing me in the right direction. I am going to order the product suggested and give it a whirl. Have a great day.

03-23-2013, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leya's Mom New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bowmanville, Ontario Posts: 9	White Spot on Leya's Snout - is this ringworm? A few days ago, I noticed this little white spot on the side of Leya's nose. Didn't think too much of it, perhaps her mask is starting to change colour. Today, I noticed that the spot is much more noticeable. I did some research on the internet, and in my mind, everything points to ringworm. The attached pictures aren't that great as they are from my cell phone. I will have her checked out at the vet on Monday of course, but in the meantime, has anyone seen this before? Could my girl have ringworm or is this just a white spot? Attached Thumbnails

03-23-2013, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,826	Looks a lot like what Hans had--puppy acne I got rid of it quickly with Duoxo pads. Amazon.com: Douxo Chlorhexidine 3% PS Pads (30 Count): Pet Supplies Amazon.com: Douxo Chlorhexidine 3% PS Pads (30 Count): Pet Supplies __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png

03-23-2013, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 16,716	Riley had a spot like that when he was younger. We never determined what it was because it went away. He used to rub his snout on things a lot when he was younger. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10 "Dax" Thor z vom Weberhaus GSD 3/18/2013 Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05-2/1/2013

03-23-2013, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 15,666	It could be demodex. Only way you'll know though is to go the vet and have a skin scraping and/or have them use that light that shows ringworm. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

03-23-2013, 10:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Midnight12 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver Co Posts: 340	My dog had a spot like this and it was a scrape that turned to fungus and she was not around cats. The vet did skin scrape and gave cream to put on it. It went away and hair grew back. Last edited by Midnight12; 03-23-2013 at 10:15 PM. Reason: grammar

03-23-2013, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Freestep Crowned Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,201	It's hard to tell with those pictures, but ringworm is usually carried by cats. Has he been in any contact with cats lately? And you probably know this already, but ringworm isn't actually a worm--it's a fungus.

03-24-2013, 01:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
carmspack Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 5,762	could be a local spot of itchy demodex (mange) or something fungal in nature and the dog is scraping at it with his dewclaw . Defendex VETiONX Defendex - Fleas, Mange and Scabies Symptom Relief Treatment Shampoo is one of those things that is good to keep on hand . If it is fungal then Selsun Blue fortified , or Nizoral , or Mane n Tail PROTECT or Usnea or the all purpose VETERICYN (another product I would have on hand) will take care of fungal problems . Here you go Vetericyn - Wound and Infection Treatment - Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial __________________ Carmen ******** Carmspack**

03-24-2013, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Leya's Mom New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bowmanville, Ontario Posts: 9	Thank you so much for your help and pointing me in the right direction. I am going to order the product suggested and give it a whirl. Have a great day.

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