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 ...

Petting the stray dog or kitten can put you at risk of ringworm infection. However, it is easily preventable and highly ...

Dear Dr. Fox: My 8-year-old female cat was diagnosed with ringworm eight months ago. My vet treated her with what I believe was griseofulvin for three months. During that time, she grew worse. She has ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Fox • My 8-year-old female cat was diagnosed with ringworm eight months ago. My vet treated her with what I believe was ...

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 ...

More kittens and cats with ringworm infection are at risk of losing their lives because Austin Pets Alive!'s ringworm program is over capacity. The shelter said they typically treat about 500 cats or ...

WHEN settlers introduced cats to Bermuda in the 19th century to help control a burgeoning rat population, they could have had little idea of what they were starting. In the 21st century, the long-term ...

AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday, Austin Pets Alive! (APA) celebrated the opening of its newly renovated ringworm adoption center, named Maddie's Cat Adoption Center. APA was given a grant from the ...

A ringworm outbreak at the York County SPCA has forced its staff to euthanize more than two dozen cats. The decision’s created a lot of negative feedback from the community. But SPCA officials made ...

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 ...