![]() This is especially important in multiple cat households. If a person in a household has been positively identified with Ringworm by their physician it is possible they obtained it from their pet, even if their pet has no symptoms of the disease. This concept holds true for all skin conditions making a diagnosis of a skin disease requires all of the aspects of the diagnostic process. All require some type of test because it is impossible to make the diagnosis just by looking at the skin. There are several different ways to diagnose Ringworm. A diagnosis of this disease can not be made based just on the appearance of this lesion because other skin conditions ( Demodex for example) can show similar lesions. This patch is typical of the lesion seen in Ringworm. If the hair loss occurs on the face or feet there is a chance it is due to digging habits or exposure to rodents. There might be scratching due to itchiness. as time goes on the patches may disappear or appear at other locations on the skin. There will be hair loss, usually in small patches at first. The skin lesions that appear with Ringworm are variable, and do not necessarily form a ring. Which of these 3 main dermatophytes causes the Ringworm in dogs depends on geographic location. In dogs the majority of cases are caused by Microsporum canis. In cats, almost all cases of Ringworm are caused by Microsporum canis. ![]()
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