The Veterinary world on Instagram: "Dermatophytosis is a contagious fungal skin infection of dogs caused mainly by Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. It affects the skin, hair, and sometimes nails. Despite the name “ringworm,” it is not a worm but a fungus. Cause: Infection occurs through contact with infected animals, contaminated objects (brushes, bedding, cages), or fungal spores present in the environment. Young, immunocompromised, or stressed dogs are m