Ringworm is an infection that many cat owners may be familiar with, either through experience or word of mouth. Contrary to its misleading name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but rather by a group ...

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Cats are an essential part of our lives, and they make for great pets. But, as with all creatures, they are prone to illness, and one of the most common afflictions that affect cats is ringworm. The ...

HOUSTON – Since Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Humane Society said it's seen an increase of ringworm that really hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. It's one of few illnesses that can be passed ...

Dear Dr. Fox: My 8-year-old female cat was diagnosed with ringworm eight months ago. My vet treated her with what I believe was griseofulvin for three months. During that time, she grew worse. She has ...

Ringworm is one of my least favorite parasitic diseases. It is a common (especially amongst farm cats and dogs), nonlethal contagious fungus (not a worm at all as the name suggests) that infects the ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

A ringworm virus outbreak is threatening the lives of Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement’s cat population, the shelter said Thursday. To avoid further spread, the shelter has partially ...