What are Ringworms?
Despite the name, Ringworms are not actually worms, but fungus.
The Fungus can cause a circular, red, scaly shape to appear on your pet's skin.
Symptoms of a Ringworm Infection:
• Patches of hair loss
• Red Circular scaly areas with raised edges
Treatment:
It is important to clean the environment with a strong chemical like
bleach that will kill the fungus. This can be achieved using an
antifungal shampoo or topical treatment on your pet to halt
the infection. Humans are vulnerable hosts to ringworms too,
so it's important to create a safe environment for
both you and your pet.
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