| Feline ringworm is a common skin infection caused | | | | Feline Ringworm Symptoms |
| by fungi known as dermatophytes. These fungi | | | | Some cats do not show any signs though the |
| can catch your cat at any time and most of the | | | | fungus is present on their skin and fur. This can |
| people having cats will experience this problem | | | | be because the fungus did not penetrate the skin. |
| with their pet. One more thing is that these cats | | | | Because of this the cat acts as a carrier for the |
| can spread the ringworm to human beings also. | | | | fungus and may spread it to other cats or |
| Having some knowledge about this infection, you | | | | humans. |
| can prevent your cat from getting the disease. | | | | When the fungus penetrates the skin, it starts to |
| Even if your cat gets infected by the ringworm | | | | digest the tissues and outer layer of the skin. |
| you can find it quickly and take necessary steps. | | | | Some common things that can be observed are |
| Dermatophyte is a fungus which causes skin | | | | 1) Circular patches with little or no hair |
| infection. There are three types of | | | | 2) Brittle hair |
| dermatophytes. Among them Microsporum canis | | | | 3) Some degree of itching can also be seen |
| is the most common. The other two which are | | | | 4) The skin becomes scaly and lesions may |
| not so common are Microsporum gypseum and | | | | appear |
| Trichophyton mentagrophytes.Feline ringworm is | | | | The cat should be taken care of properly and |
| very contagious and if you see this on your cat | | | | care should be taken to see to it that the feline |
| then there is a high chance that it will transfer to | | | | ringworm gets cured. |
| you. | | | | |