How Do You Determine If A Dog Has Ringworm?
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection of the skin. The name is actually a misnomer as the skin infection is not caused by worms at all but instead refers to the circular lesions that often develop. There are some signs that can alert you to a possible ringworm infection on your dog and the need to seek treatment from a professional. Examine your dog for signs of ringworm when you know that he has been exposed to another carrier. Dogs can catch this fungal infection from other animals or from humans who have an infection and are contagious. Exposure is typically 10 to 12 days before lesions appear. Watch for small reddish pimples or bumps that spread into a circle or oval on your dog’s skin. This raised circle is what gives ringworm its name. Not all dogs will develop a circular patch, however. The skin in the area will be flaky or scaly. Observe any signs of sudden hair loss, especially when the hair loss is in a circular area. There are other causes of hair loss and they should al
