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Fungal (Supplement page)

Bacterial, fungal and yeast organisms are notoriously obnoxious skin and coat pathogens, you might spot circular patches of hair loss, often called "Ringworm"  That's right, ringworm is a Fungal organisms (Microsporum canis)

Contrary to popular belief, Ringworm is the collective name given to fungal infections of the hair and skin which can be caused by a series of fungal species. Thus, Ringworm is better described as a condition, not a specific disease with only one specific cause.

Blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, coccidiomycosis, and cryptococcosis are the four most common fungal diseases, Any infectious disease that weakens the skin's immune system can allow a Malassezia infection to begin. Animals that have an underlying condition such as a bacterial infection, allergy, or seborrhoea can have irritated skin that is then susceptible to becoming infected with Malassezia

One after another ? Zygomycosis, Aspergillosis, Pythiosis (Deadly), Sporotrichosis are all fungal diseases.
 

Furry Friend Hair Saliva Contact Allergy Food Allergy Trauma Injury Excessive Moisture Sebum Production
Seborrhoea Endocrine Deficiency Parasitic infections Pyoderma Fungal Malassezia