Ringworm can be contracted through both direct and indirect infection. Direct infection refers to direct contact with a sick animal, such as a sick cat or dog, while indirect infection refers to indirect contact with items contaminated with dander or other secretions from the sick animal, such as food bowls and litter. Ringworm is mainly caused by Microsporum canis, but can also be caused by fungal infections such as Microsporum plasteri and Stachybotrys whiskers. Early symptoms of the disease are not obvious and may only appear as a slight crust on the skin, which pet owners usually notice when bathing their cats. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as patchy hair loss, increased dander, itching and large skin crusts will appear. For your cat’s health, it is advisable to take it to the vet promptly for treatment.
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