How to tell if dog has ringworm?

If you notice skin lesions on your dog, he could be suffering from the fungal infection known as ringworm. Because ringworm symptoms resemble those of other canine skin diseases, it's important to take your pet to the vet for diagnosis and treatment. read more

Classic symptoms of ringworm include lesions that typically appear on a dog’s head, ears, paws and forelimbs. read more

Ringworm in Dogs Dermatophytosis is the medical term for the fungal infection affecting the skin, hair, and/or nails (claws) that is more commonly referred to as ringworm. The most commonly isolated fungal organisms are Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Microsporum gypseum. read more