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How contagious is ringworm dog to dog?

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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.


Is dog ringworm contagious to other dogs?

Ringworm is highly contagious. The fungus can live on the skin, surfaces, soil, and other items such as clothing, brushes, towels, and bedding. If your pet is infected with ringworm, they remain contagious until they are treated or their immune system clears the infection.

How do you prevent ringworm from spreading in dogs?

Avoid too much physical contact with the pet over the first couple of days and always wash your hands after handling or petting an infected animal. Clean and disinfect pet carriers and kennels and clean vehicle seats. Do not stop treating the animal once the lesions clear or the hair begins to regrow.

Can a dog pass on ringworm?

The bad news is that ringworm is highly contagious and can spread from dogs to humans.

How fast does ringworm spread dogs?

As the fungus multiplies, the lesions may become irregularly shaped and spread over the dog's body. The incubation period is 10 to 12 days. This means that exposure to the fungus and establishment of infection occurs 10 to 12 days before any lesions occur.

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