Cats, like all other domesticated animals, are susceptible to the unpleasant fungal infection of the skin, hair and nails known as ringworm. However, there are common misconceptions about the ...

When you hear the word "worm," you’ll likely think about the earthworms you find in your garden bed or under a rock you’ve moved in your yard. Worms that inhabit animals, such as dogs and cats, are ...

There’s a common fungal infection that both humans and animals called ringworm. Despite what the name might suggest, there aren’t any worms associated with this medical condition. If you suspect that ...

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