How can my animal get ringworm? The fungi that cause ringworm live as infective spores in the environment. Direct contact to these spores leads to the disease. These spores may be on the hair of an infected animal or even on items used on the animals like brushes or clippers. 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 if an animal 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
Where does ringworm come from in the environment?
Besides spreading from person to person, ringworm can come from pets or other animals (usually cats, dogs, or rodents). It thrives in warm, moist environments such as public showers, locker rooms, or pool areas and can spread when people are in close physical contact.
How do animals get ringworm in humans?
Generally speaking, ringworm in animals is contracted by contact with contaminated soils, contact with other infected animals, or contact with actively infected humans. Additionally, because animals tend to spend time outside close to the ground where ringworm spores live, the probability of an infection,...
What are the symptoms of ringworm?
It gets its name from the characteristic ring-like rash on the skin. The disease is spread by touching an infected person or animal. It can also be spread by touching objects or surfaces that had contact with the infection. If infected, people often begin itching four to fourteen days after contact. The rash may be scaly, reddened, and circular.
Can my dog spread ringworm to other people?
These dogs can spread ringworm to other animals or people despite having no obvious skin lesions, and are called ‘asymptomatic carriers'.
Can ringworm spread below the surface?
A fungal infection rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness. But people with weak immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, may find it difficult to get rid of the infection. Ringworm is difficult to prevent. The fungus that causes it is common, and the condition is contagious even before symptoms appear.
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