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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.
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...
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.
18 Απρ 2022 · Ringworm, also called dermatophytes, is a group of fungi that causes infection in the outermost layer of the skin and can also live in hair follicles and sometimes in a dog’s nails. The infection is called ringworm because of the raised, round ring that appears in humans with ringworm infections. In dogs, however, it’s frequently not ring-shaped.
7 Μαρ 2024 · Ringworm in dogs is a fungal, not parasitic, infection. Learn how to differentiate it from worm infections like tapeworms and roundworms.
Ringworm can be transmitted quite easily to humans, especially young children, and it is important to take appropriate steps to minimize exposure to the fungus while the dog is being treated. Ringworm is more likely to be transmitted to and cause clinical signs in humans who have a depressed immune system.
9 Αυγ 2024 · Medically reviewed by. Alicen Tracey, DVM. Many people are surprised to learn that ringworm in dogs is a skin condition caused by a fungus, not a worm—it's named for the ring-shaped, scaly sores it often causes. While that may lessen the gross-out factor, it doesn't make it any less of a problem.
