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Bibliography


 * https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-ringworm-remedies#1


 * https://www.proquest.com/docview/221133406/1C3FDAD347C24C08PQ/1


 * https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/disease-risks-dogs-social-settings


 * https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ringworm-in-dogs/
 * https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/skin/c_dg_dermatophytosis

Other Sources

(I am not 100% sure about this source yet)


 * https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ringworm-in-dogs#:~:text=Ringworm%20fungi%20feed%20on%20the,round%20patches%20of%20hair%20loss.

My Plan For Improving the Article
My main plan is to add more information under the section of ringworm that is related to dogs. What can cause it for example. As there is not a whole lot of information about ringworm in the section.

Summarizing the articles
Article 1: https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-ringworm-remedies#1

Flowers, A. (2020, December 1). 5 remedies for dog ringworm: What to do and when to see a Veterinarian. WebMD. Retrieved October 2, 2021, from https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-ringworm-remedies#1.

(Specifically the sections about ringworm)


 * Fungal infection
 * causes hair loss in the section that the ringworm is located on
 * Puppies more affected that adult dogs
 * if not treated asap then the dog could have ringworm all over the body
 * looks like rings

Article 2: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/disease-risks-dogs-social-settings

Disease risks for dogs in social settings. American Veterinary Medical Association. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2021, from https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/disease-risks-dogs-social-settings.

(Ringworm section specific)


 * Fungal infection
 * spread by contact with other dogs who have it
 * causes hair loss
 * Circular
 * often treated; so they do not spread it to humans or other dogs

Article 3: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ringworm-in-dogs/

Burke, A. (2021, September 21). Ringworm in dogs - symptoms, treatment, and prevention. American Kennel Club. Retrieved October 2, 2021, from https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ringworm-in-dogs/.


 * spread through direct contact. Meaning that if the dog touches or brushes up against another dog who has it they can get it or if the infected dog touches something like a couch the fungus will stay there and can be spread if a dog touches that surface as well
 * very contagious
 * Not life threatening; usually requires a vet visit though
 * Hair loss and inflamed skin are symptoms
 * Treatments include topical medication and oral medication

Article 4: https://www.proquest.com/docview/221133406/1C3FDAD347C24C08PQ/1

HTTPS: - proquest. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2021, from https://www.proquest.com/docview/2544981343/citation?accountid=32277.


 * very frequent among dogs; in skin disease relation
 * Easy contamination, hard to control the spread
 * Can be spread to dogs from the soil

Article 5: https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/skin/c_dg_dermatophytosis

Editorial, P. M. D. (2018, January 31). Ringworm in dogs. PetMD. Retrieved October 2, 2021, from https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/skin/c_dg_dermatophytosis.

Common factors included:
 * Hair loss
 * Itchiness
 * Direct contact with infected animal or person spreads it commonly
 * young age in dogs can increase risk of getting this; lower immune system


 * All have it as a fungal infection


 * All say it is contagious to other dogs (mostly how its spread). Article 4 does also mention some types ringworm can be in the soil (geographic location plays part)
 * Hair loss is a major symptom

Beginning of writing(3 sources used):

Ringworm is a fungal infection that can be contagious to other dogs as well as humans. A dog can become infected by direct contact with another infected dog or a surface that an infected dog has brushed against. It is round or ringed in shape and causes hair loss on the sections of the infected area(s).

All 5 sources used (added on):

FINAL ONE

Article:

Ringworm is a fungal infection that can be contagious to other dogs as well as humans. It is one of the most frequent skin diseases. A dog can become infected by direct contact with another infected dog, a surface that an infected dog has brushed up against, as well as coming in contact with species of ringworm that live in the soil. Ringworm is round, or ringed in shape. Symptoms of ringworm can include hair loss on the sections of the infected area(s), itchiness (may or may not occur), as well as inflamed skin in the infected area. Ringworm tends to occur more in puppies than adult dogs. Ringworm is not a life threatening condition but a veterinarian visit is usually needed.

Adding a little more information to the article:

Ringworm is a fungal infection that can be contagious to other dogs as well as humans. It is one of the most frequent skin diseases. A dog can become infected by direct contact with another infected dog, a surface that an infected dog has brushed up against, as well as coming in contact with species of ringworm that live in the soil. Ringworm is round, or ringed in shape. Symptoms of ringworm can include hair loss on the sections of the infected area(s), itchiness (may or may not occur), as well as inflamed skin in the infected area. Ringworm tends to occur more in puppies than adult dogs. Ringworm is not a life threatening condition but a veterinarian visit is usually needed in order to confirm the diagnosis and be prescribed a topical or oral medication for the ringworm.

(minor change but more info added for treatments)