One day I found at my doorstep, a stray kitten, about 8 weeks old, looking malnourished and sick. Vowing to provide it love and shelter, I immediately brought it to my vet. It took several trips and a lot of cold medication until my kitten appeared to be recovering. Then one day I noticed a round rash on MY skin which prompted me to go to the vet to ask them to treat the kitten for ringworm...
Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection which sometimes, but not always, appears as a red, ring-shaped rash. Since it is more common than most people realize, having a good understanding is valuabale. Ringworm classically resembles a doughnut because the skin in the center appears healthy while the edges of the ring may appear crusted and raised...
