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Ringworm in cats can spread to owners, other pets

Aug 17, 2022
Aug 17, 2022

Farm cat — Dr. Kringen-Scholtz’s farm kitten, Trudy, as a silent carrier of ringworm, happily shared the fungus with both her owner and her dog.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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It’s happened to many of us: you find a cute farm kitten and make it your life’s work to tame it down and make it your own.

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Dr. Lainie Kringen-Scholtz is associate veterinarian at Twin Lakes Animal Clinic in Madison, South Dakota.

This vet report is provided in conjunction with Twin Lakes Animal Clinic and Howard Animal Clinic. Questions? Send an email to Lainie Scholtz, DVM at lainiescholtz@gmail.com, call 605-256-0123, or write 45305 SD Highway 34 Madison, SD 57042.

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