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14 Μαρ 2024 · Pet owners should know the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for ringworm in dogs. Here's what to look for in your dog.
In dogs, about 70% of ringworm cases are caused by the fungus Microsporum canis, 20% by Microsporum gypseum, and 10% by Trichophyton mentagrophytes. In young or debilitated animals and in Yorkshire Terriers, infection may be persistent and widespread. The infecting fungus is spread easily in the environment.
20 Μαΐ 2024 · Did you know ringworm is not a worm, but instead a fungal infection? Learn from Purina dog care experts about the causes of ringworm and treatments for your dog.
The most common way to treat ringworm in dogs is to use a combination of topical therapy (application of creams, ointments, or shampoos) and systemic therapy (administration of anti-fungal drugs by mouth). For treatment to be successful, all environmental contamination must be eliminated.
5 Αυγ 2024 · Most ringworm cases in dogs are caused by the fungal organism Microsporum canis, but there are several other species that may be involved, depending on the source of the infection. If you’re...
The dermatophyte fungi feed upon the dead cells of skin and hair, causing in people a classic round, red lesion with a ring of scale around the edges and normal recovering skin in the center. Because the ring of irritated, itchy skin looked like a worm, the infection was erroneously named.
Can you get ringworm from your dog? Yes, ringworm is contagious to people and is caught through touching an infected dog. You cannot catch ringworm if your skin is unbroken, but if you have a scratch, graze, wound or suffer from a skin condition such as eczema, you may catch the infection.
