As we know ringworm is not difficult to contract and very contagious, and can spread fast if allowed to do so. There are many things we can do to reduce the possibility of contracting ringworm, especially in instances where one person, or animal, is suffering already.

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Despite its name ringworm in humans and animals is not caused by worms, or for that matter, any kind of animal. Ringworm is actually a fungus. And it does not discriminate between humans and animals. Both are equally likely to catch it. Ringworm derives its name from the shape of the rash itself, which looks like a reddish circle, or ring on the surface of the skin.

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There is a common belief that ringworms are caused by worm infestation, but contrary to this, they are caused by a fungus called Dermatophytes which can affect both animals and humans. There are different species of ringworms and the most common form of ringworms in dogs is Mircosporum Canis.

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