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 ...

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 ...

Ringworm, or dermatophytosis, is a contagious fungal infection affecting the skin, hair, and nails of dogs and cats, and it can spread to humans. While treatable, it requires accurate diagnosis and a ...

Like many medical myths, there is some degree of truth to this one. Ringworm is a fungal infection that typically involves the scalp or the skin. It is not an actual "worm". The term comes from the ...

Northeast pet owners are confident about pet health information, but how much do they actually know? While owners in the Northeast regions believe they know more than owners in the rest of the U.S., ...

CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A cat shelter in Carbon County will open its doors once again after a ringworm outbreak forced it to close. Carbon County Friends of Animals closed earlier this month to prevent ...

JIM THORPE, Pa. — A sign on the front door of Carbon County Friends of Animals in Jim Thorpe is alerting people that the shelter is closed to visitors due to an outbreak of ringworm. The shelter on ...

Q: Our cat was diagnosed with ringworm a couple of months ago. She has been treated with some type of medicated shampoo/dip a bunch of times since then, but she still has patches of hair missing and ...

Renée Fabian is Lead Editor for Pet Health at Forbes Advisor. She has over 10 years experience as a journalist and editor covering pet and human health topics. Renée previously worked as senior pet ...