Issue 33: October 10
Dear Dr. Schelling,

I was just talking to my neighbor, and she told me that her dog was diagnosed with ringworm by her veterinarian. What is ringworm and what are its symptoms? Is it a worm? Can my dog get it too?


-Shelly

Dear Shelly,

Ringworm, despite the name, is not a worm. It is a fungal skin disease that can infect dogs, cats, human beings, and a variety of other animals. Click here to read the full article.


-Dr. Schelling
 
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