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Basenji Health Issues & Questions
  • I just noticed a red small circle on kiros neck. It looks like a smooth red circle. Im thinking its a tick bite. If it is a bite the tick wasnt on there very long since we had just went outside and came back in. should i worry?

    ring worm? it came up so fast…..

    oh no.... :(

  • I always tell folks we can give our opinion, but the vet is the one to go to if you have an area of concern re your b.
    I know ticks can cause issues…and ringworm can spread to you...so...
    My advice is check with your vet.
    Hugs for your medical concern.

  • thank you….. they said that dogs dont get tick bites, well they get bit but it will not show as a red bullseye.... so they sugested ring worm.

    I've had ring worm before....from another dog..... and it doesnt look like a small ring and its usually rasied...hers apears to be under the skin.

    sorry im just trying to avoid a fee from the vet that i cant afford right now.... I figured i would ask everyone here first

  • Instead of incurring a costly vet bill could you see if there's a vet school in or near your area? I know they would be happy to help. Just a thought.

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