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.
How does an indoor cat get ringworm?
It's even possible for indoor cats to get ringworm if they: Have contact with infected cats, dogs, people, or other animals. Visit a grooming or boarding care facility where ringworm spores are present. Touch furniture, carpet, or other surfaces containing ringworm spores.
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.
Where is ringworm commonly found?
Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection otherwise known as tinea. Ringworm most commonly affects the skin on the body (tinea corporis), the scalp (tinea capitis), the feet (tinea pedis, or athlete's foot), or the groin (tinea cruris, or jock itch).
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
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