Dermatomycosis (ringworm) was diagnosed on the basis of clinical findings and microscopic examination of
the scrapings of the skin lesions and 3.30% dogs were found to be affected with ringworm, and all age groups are
found susceptible to this disease (Table 1). In the past, because of the circular lesions made by the fungi they
were thought to be caused by worms, hence the name ringworm. The main six clinical signs may be used for the
field diagnosis of ringworm which include: (a) A hairless, small, round lesion has formed on the dog, (b) The
skin in the center of the lesion has become scaly, (c) Small pustules form on the surface of the sore, (d) The
lesion may start out small but can continue to grow, (e) The sore may or may not be itchy and (f) Lesions are
most common on the head, but may also form on the legs, tail and feet.