How to treat ringworm in dogs at home

A ringworm infection, or as it is medically called – dermatophytosis or tinea – is a parasitic infection that can befall your dog, as well as your cat or other pets, and even yourself.

Often mistakenly lumped together with worm infections such as tapeworms, roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, and others because of its name, ringworm in dogs isn't actually caused by worms – it's a fungal infection.

A brief on ringworm infection

This fungal infection is commonly called “ringworm” because the signature physical appearance of a ringworm infection is circular red lesions that look like rings.

It was never associated with any worms (1).

Ringworm as in other pets and humans alike – is a fungal infection of the skin.

The fungus lives and grows in the upper layer of the skin and in the dog's hair follicles.

Is ringworm contagious from dogs to humans?

It is not a life-threatening disease, but it's highly contagious to other dogs and humans and requires a visit to a veterinarian.

Occasionally, ringworm can a

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