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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.
Ringworm is an infection of skin, hair, or claws caused by a type of fungus. In dogs, about 70% of ringworm cases are caused by the fungus Microsporum canis, 20% by Microsporum gypseum, and 10% by Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
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.
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.
13 Ιουν 2024 · Ringworm — a fungal infection that affects your dog’s skin — is a common but treatable health issue. If you notice bald patches, itchiness, or crusty skin, take your dog to the vet. They may recommend treatments such as prescription antifungal oral and topical medications.
Ringworm is caused by a type of fungi called dermatophytes, which thrive in warm, moist environments. Think of it as the dog version of athlete’s foot. The condition is highly contagious, as the fungal spores that cause ringworm in dogs can live for 18 months in the natural environment.
It's a fungal infection that causes raised, crusty, hairless patches of skin, often in a ring-like pattern. Ringworm doesn’t only infect dogs. It also affects, and spreads between humans and other animals such as cats, rodents, horses and cattle. Ringworm is contagious.
