How Do You Tell If A Pet Has Ringworm?
Ringworm is not a worm, but a fungus which can spread on a pet’s skin and hair. Cats and dogs are the most common carriers. When checking for ringworm be sure to wear gloves because it can spread to humans. To tell if a pet has ringworm you will need to look for a combination of signs. Once these signs are found, make an appointment with your veterinarian as quickly as possible. Keep children or elderly persons away from pets suspected of having ringworm. Watch for signs of sudden hair loss. Look for circular patterns in the hair loss. Hair loss can take on irregular shapes if ringworm spreads out. Look for red pimples on your dog’s skin in the same area as the hair loss. Watch to see if these turn into raised circle or oval patterns. Look for flaking skin around the area. Plug in an ultraviolet or black light in a small room. Bring the dog into the room. Turn on the light and turn off the main room light. Move the black light over your dog’s skin to check for fluorescent green objects
