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Can my dog get ringworm from me?

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YES!Your dog can get ringworm from you, and you can get it from your dog. It is much more common, however, for humans to give it to other humans, and dogs to dogs. Infection occurs from direct contact with skin or infected materials, such as towels, locker room surfaces, or bedding.


Can a human give a dog ringworm?

A: Yes. Ringworm, a fungal infection of the skin, hair or nails, is zoonotic, which means it's a disease shared by humans, cats, dogs and other animals.

How do you know if your dog has ringworm?

Signs of Ringworm in Dogs and Cats1Dandruff-like scaling in the depths of the coat.2Red lesions on the head, chest, forelegs and the ridge of the back.3Scaling, crusting, thickening and reddening of the skin.4Circular patches of hair loss (alopecia) on the head, tail or the ridge of the dog or cat's back.Ringworm - signs, diagnosis and treatment - Vetwest

Can I touch my dog if he has ringworm?

Dogs with ringworm are contagious to humans. If your dog has been diagnosed, or if you suspect they may have ringworm, do not handle them and then directly touch your skin.

How long is ringworm contagious?

Ringworm remains contagious during the first 48 hours of treatment in people and for about 3 weeks from the start of aggressive treatment in pets. In both cases, untreated ringworm remains contagious for much longer. The fungal spores themselves can live for up to 20 months.

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