A. Yes, animals can transmit ringworm infection to people, particularly puppies and kittens. Although there are often no signs of infection in adult dogs and cats, young animals may have hairless ...

Most commonly, fungi live in the soil. The spores that infect dogs are microscopic. Fungal infections on the skin, like ringworm, usually pass directly through skin contact or contaminated surfaces.

Round worms are parasites that infect dogs and cats. Their eggs and larva ... wheezing, or a fever. Ringworm is another wriggly- sounding infection. But guess what? It's not a worm.