Articles About Ringworm

Round Worms

Round worm, also spelled “roundworm” or called “nematode,” is the common name for any of a phylum of unsegmented terrestrial, marine or freshwater worms. Round worms make up the phylum Nematoda and there are approximately 12,000 known species of round worms and thousands of unknown species exist. Many include the Gordian worms or the “Horsehair [...]

Symptoms of Cat Worms

Some symptoms of cat worms are visible to the naked eye while others may be observed through your cat’s behavior. One of the most obvious symptoms of cat worms is the presence of these creatures in your cat’s stool. Your cat might have any number of parasitic worms in its feces such as the half-inch-long [...]

Dog Worms

Before you can treat dog worms, the first thing you must do is figure out what kind of dog worm your pooch has and how he came in contact with them. Your dog can have any number of parasitic worms in his system, such as the half-inch-long hookworm or a tapeworm. The tapeworm can [...]

Pin Worms (Pinworms)

Pin worms or “pinworms” belong to the family Oxyuridae, order Oxyuroidea, and the phylum Nematoda. The pin worm is classified as Enterobius vermicularis. Threadworms and seatworms are also classified as Enterobius vermicularis.
Pinworm is the most prevalent parasite infection in the United States and Europe. While it is most commonly found in school-aged children, it [...]

Symptoms of Dog Worms

Whether you have a puppy or a full-grown pooch, chances are you have had your fair share of dog worm scares. While dog worms can be quite disturbing and terribly uncomfortable for your pet, they are easily detected if you are aware of the symptoms of dog worms.
One of the most obvious symptoms of [...]

Dog Worms Symptoms

One of the most disturbing sights you will ever see is a worm wriggling around in your beloved pets feces. If they are crawling around in your pets stool, unfortunately, they are also crawling around in your pet’s intestines. While there are many dog worm symptoms, finding worms in your dog’s feces is one of [...]

Parasites in Humans

It is believed that at any given time the human body may be infected with dozens of different types of parasites. Some are microscopic while others are quite visible to the naked eye. Some parasites are found more often in animals – the bloodworm typically infects horses, and others may affect humans more often.

Worms in your pet food?

If you are feeding your cat (or dog) a diet of wet or dry pet food from your grocer’s shelves, chances are the pet food is chock full of unhealthy animal by-products. While it is not a common occurrence to find worms in your pet food, it is a possibility.

“Belly Worms�

Some people refer to human parasites as “belly wormsâ€? and ringworms as “circle worms.â€? Some people even believe that “belly wormsâ€? actually live in the belly button and they also believe that “circle wormsâ€? are actually “worms.” Neither is true. The truth is, belly worms are called “parasites” and they do not live in the belly button (as some people may believe), but rather deep inside of the stomach and the intestines of humans and animals.

Feline Worms

There are several different kinds of feline worms, none of which live outside the body. The only types of parasites that can be found on cat’s hair and skin include external parasites such as fleas, ticks, ear mites, and ringworm. The word “ringworm� can be deceiving, however, because ringworm is not actually a worm, but rather a fungal disease of the skin and hair.

Ring Worm Symptoms

Commonly known as ring worm, or ringworm, the itchy symptoms of this fungus can occur on any part of the body. Ringworm symptoms include raised red patches or bumps that are highly contagious among animals and humans.

Ringworm or Ring Worm, It’s Not a Worm at All

Ringworm, sometimes called ringworms, ring worm or ring worms, isn’t actually a worm at all. Ringworm is a highly contagious fungus.


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