Bacterial skin infection (pyoderma), skin yeast infections, and allergies are some other more common problems that affect dogs and may look similar to ringworm to the untrained eye. 19 мар. 2018 г.
Does my dog have ringworm or something else?
The diagnosis is verified by a positive fungal culture or by visualizing the organism under the microscope. In general, if your dog looks like it has ringworm, it probably doesn't. It is far more likely that the lesions are something else – specifically a staphylococcal bacterial infection.
Can ringworm in dogs be misdiagnosed?
Unfortunately, dermatophytosis is commonly misdiagnosed since it can 'look' like other common skin infections. A positive dermatophyte culture test helps confirm infection and ensure appropriate treatment. The following is what your veterinarian will typically consider to determine if a dog has ringworm: 1.
What looks similar to ringworm?
Other conditions that occasionally look like ringworm include seborrhea, psoriasis, pityriasis, contact dermatitis (such as poison oak), drug reactions, tinea versicolor, vitiligo, erythema migrans (a rash seen in Lyme disease), and even lupus.
What does the beginning of ringworm look like on a dog?
In dogs, ringworm has a number of different appearances, most often areas of hair loss with a crusty covering, or (rarely) may be asymptomatic. 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.
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