Ringworm (also called dermatophytosis) is a contagious fungal disease that affects the keratin of a dog’s hair, skin and ...

Question: I was watching the evening news on television a few days ago and someone from the Humane Society was talking about crusty circular round lesions on a dog being ringworm. That is exactly what ...

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, and nails. Despite its misleading name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. It ...

Contrary to its moniker, ringworm is actually a fungal infection that can affect the nails, skin and hair of dogs and other animals. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, dermatophytosis (or ...