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Ringworm in Cats and Dogs
Symptoms and Treatment
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Ringworm in Cats: An Overview
Ringworm is an infection of the superficial layers of the skin and of the hair fibers by one of a group of fungi, which are called dermatophytes.

Ringworm in Cats
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Ringworm vaccine. This vaccine helps the cat develop immunity to the fungus. Other products are still used with it, but its use will hasten recovery. This is especially important if several other pets or children are exposed.

Ringworm in Cats
Skin irritations such as ringworm, which is a fungus that is extremely common in rainy, damp weather.

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Ringworm - fungal infection resulting in circular patches of inflamed and flaking skin
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Ringworm This is a fungus infection spread by spores and disfiguring the coat by producing bald patches that are more obvious in shorthairs than in longhairs. It is highly contagious and can be contracted from and by cats, dogs, rodents or people.

Ringworm: Contagious skin disease caused by a fungus.
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Ringworm, a fungous skin disease, is probably the only infection that is clearly and commonly passed from cat to man. Simple sanitary measures such as keeping pets off the table and washing the hands after handling a cat eliminate most possible risks.

Ringworm:- This is a highly contagious skin disease and can be passed to humans. Your vet will advise on the best treatment of this disease if it presents itself.

Ringworm Treatment for Cats
Ringworm treatment for cats is essential to rid them of the skin infection as early as possible. To know what medications are used for treating ringworm in cats, read on… ...

If ringworm is indicated, you must take care not to get it yourself. It is a fungus just like athletes foot. Tresaderm and similar medications are used to treat this.

If there are scabs or baldness it could be ringworm. When buying a new kitten you should always get a money-back guarantee. At least a 5-day guarantee that way you'll have time to take the kitten to a veterinarian for a checkup.

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No skin lesions should be present as these may suggest ringworm.
A diet sheet should be provided. Sudden changes in diet can upset a kitten's tummy.
The mother and maybe the father should be present for you to meet.

Several different kinds of fungus can cause the ringworm infection, which creates crusts, scales, and hair loss in cats. Cat ringworm is the same as human ringworm and it is transmittable from a cat to a human (zoonotic).

Ringworm causes hair loss around the ears, face and feet. This is a fungus that results in cat hair loss. The skin becomes dry, flaky and gray and the hair falls off in small patches. Certain glandular disorders can result in cats losing their hair.

These conditions include ringworm (dermatophytosis), mange (both scabies and demodectic), eosinophilic plaques, and some cancers. Grass awns and other foreign objects in the ear can also cause excessive scratching.

See also: Veterinarian, Heat, Cat flu, Behavior, Kidney Disease