Ring Worm
Fungal Diseases
Ringworm, is NOT caused by worms! But by one of a group of fungi. It is a
highly infectious disease. Usually a dog will catch ringworm from either another animal or
from an infected place like a kennel, cattery or even a fence post.
Wooden buildings will
carry ringworm spores indefinitely. Diagnosis of ringworm requires a sample of the fur
from the edge of the affected area. The fungal culture can take up to 4 weeks to grow.
Specific anti-fungal treatment is necessary by a vet.
Ringworm is transmitted through direct contact of infected spores to a healthy dog.
These fungal spores can be found on grooming equipment, brushes, kennels, or anywhere an
infected animal has been. Because of the spore's ability to survive for long periods, your
dog can contract ringworm just about anywhere other dogs or cats have been. Fortunately,
most healthy adult dogs have some resistance and never develop symptoms from the fungus.
Young dogs are most often infected.
Worms
Heart Worm Ringworm
Roundworm Whipworm
Tapeworm Hookworm
Lungworm
Pups Get Worms Worm
Cycle Worms Around
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