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