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The name is characterized by the appearance of a round, red, and raised &#8220;ring.&#8221; Since ringworm is transmitted through direct contact with the fungus from either an infected animal, person, or contaminated surface, it\u2019s important to be aware of the signs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Symptoms in dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dandruff-like scaling in the depths of the coat<\/li>\n<li>Red lesions or circular patches of hair loss\u00a0on the head, chest, forelegs, and\u00a0ridge of the back<\/li>\n<li>Scaling, crusting, thickening, and reddening of the skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Immediately consult your veterinarian if you notice your pup is suffering from any of these symptoms. As part of our commitment to care, animals adopted from the SF SPCA who test positive for ringworm\u00a0can receive approved treatment at our hospitals free of charge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How is it treated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6-8 weeks of anti-fungal medications, weekly medicated baths, and time in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>At the SF SPCA, we save more than 300 animals with ringworm every year, thanks to our Shelter Medicine team and dedicated volunteers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ringworm isn&#8217;t really a worm at all, nor is it caused by worms. It\u2019s actually a fungal infection similar to Athlete&#8217;s Foot that affects the skin and hair. 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