Ringworm is highly contagious and considered zoonotic (can be passed between animals and people). Dermatophytosis occurs when a dog is in direct contact with an infected animal or human, or has contact with items contaminated by an infected animal (e.g. grooming equipment, sharing a kennel).
How did my dog get ringworm?
Ringworm in dogs spreads through direct contact with the fungus. This can happen when a dog comes in direct contact with an infected animal or person or touches a contaminated object like a couch, comb, food bowls, bedding, or carpet.
How do you know your dog has ringworm?
Ringworm is diagnosed by fungal culture, examination with an ultraviolet lamp, and direct microscopic examination of hair or skin scale. Fungal culture of hairs and scrapings from the affected areas is the most accurate method. Direct microscopic examination of hairs or skin scrapings may allow early diagnosis.
How long does it take for ringworm to show up in dogs?
The incubation period between exposure to ringworm fungus and the development of ringworm lesions usually ranges from seven to fourteen days; some cases may take up to 21 days before signs of infection develop.
What does ringworm look like on dogs skin?
Patches of ringworm may look like a grey, scaly patch in some dogs, but more like a red lesion in others. You may see some hair loss or patches of broken hair. But lots of other (more common) skin conditions look very similar. Young, elderly, or long-haired dogs are more commonly affected.
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