Ringworm in dogs, also known as dermatophytosis, is a parasitic fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails. While the infection is superficial and not life-threatening, it’s important to begin treatment right away, as the fungus is highly contagious and can spread between canines, other animals, and humans.
Despite its name, ringworm is not actually a worm at all. The “ring” in…
