People may think because dogs and cats differ vastly biologically, that your dog could not catch ringworm from your cat, but it absolutely can! Due to the highly contagious nature of the fungal infection, it is certainly possible for your dog to catch ringworm from your cat.
Can I pass ringworm to my dog?
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.
Can I pet my cat with ringworm?
We recommend that you don't let children touch your cat if he or she has ringworm. When treating your cat for ringworm, wear gloves and an apron.
Is it more common to get ringworm from cats or dogs?
Fungal Infection Ringworm in pets is common, although cats are typically diagnosed more than dogs. Research shows that about a quarter of human ringworm infections are connected to an organism that causes ringworm in cats. In other words, if a pet cat has ringworm, the chances of fungal infections in people is likely.
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
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