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Although the name suggests otherwise, ringworm is not caused by a worm at all-but a fungus. This highly contagious infection can lead to patchy areas of hair loss on a dog, and can spread to other animals-and to humans, too.
Causes of Ringworm. 1  Direct skin-to-skin contact with a human infected with ringworm. 2  Contact with an animal infected with ringworm. 3  This can be anything from dogs, cats, and rabbits, to horses, pigs, and even goats. 4  Using another personâs towel or bedding could be the cause of your ringworm.f anything, ringworm is more closely related to athleteâs foot and jock itch, because itâs a type of fungal infection called âTinea.â Common symptoms of ringworm include: a circular rash inflamed around the edges, itchiness, and scaling skin around the rash.