When is ringworm no longer contagious?

[xxLoveMyPetsxx]

Hi, as above really.

One of my girls has ringworm and has been on treatment for a week so far, and I think its improving. Luckily it seems her friend has not caught it too.......phew

Was just wondering though, when does it stop being contagious? Does her face have to be totally healed, and hair grown back for it to be all ok, or is their still a time limit after to be cautious? :{

 

[Glynis]

I'm sorry i don't know the answer...........so i'll BUMP this up for you

 

[Sodapops]

I think someone on here the other day said it is no longer contagious when the scabbing has gone and the hair is starting to grow back Although don't quote me on that (wish i could remember the thread it was posted on) :{

 

[Glynis]

Thanks for that love xx>>>....... that's what it is in humans but for piggies i was totally unsure!

 

[xxLoveMyPetsxx]

ooooh OK then, thanks for taking the time to reply |)
I have no idea about anything to do with ringworm! (as you may gather lol)

 

[clairelove]

animals can incubate ringworm for 1mth before showing signs of it, it is not contagous once the scabs have gone and hair is re-growing, BUT if they are in a hutch then ringworm spores will live in the hutch for yrs so its always best to flame the inside of the hutch and re-paint it.

I would still keep a close eye on your other guinea pig, because if she isnt showing signs of it now in 3-4 wks she may do.

I would advise bathing your other one in nizoral for humans every week for 3 wks x