What is canine ringworm?
Canine ringworm is not actually a type of worm, but a skin disease that affects dogs. The disease comes from a very contagious fungal infection.SignificanceThe fungus that causes ringworm resides in the dog’s hair follicles. It takes about two weeks before symptoms appear. Ringworm is spread by contact to other animals and humans.EffectsDogs with ringworm have lesions where the hair has fallen out. The skin appears scaly but they are not itchy.IdentificationYour veterinarian can diagnosis ringworm by looking at the affected skin with an ultraviolet light. The fungus will glow under the light.Prevention/SolutionTreatment ranges from medicated shampoos to creams to oral antibiotics.
