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6 Tips to Stop Ringworm From Spreading in Your Home

Your vacuum cleaner and laundry machine will be two key fighters against the spread of ringworm.

Sophia KellerGhanasyam Bey, DVM
Written by Sophia Keller | Reviewed by Ghanasyam Bey, DVM
Updated on August 1, 2025
Reviewed by Ghanasyam Bey, DVM | August 1, 2025

When one of your pets has an infection called ringworm, it’s crucial to get it under control as soon as possible. This can help reduce the spread to other pets or humans in your home. It may take some work, but it may be worth it to prevent ringworm in others.

In this video, learn steps to take when your dog or cat has ringworm to reduce the spread to others.

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Sophia Keller
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Sophia Keller
Sophia Keller was an editorial intern on the GoodRx Health team. She has a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University.
Ghanasyam Bey, DVM
Reviewed by:
Ghanasyam Bey, DVM
Ghanasyam Bey, DVM, is from Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Princeton University for undergraduate studies. After a year of biology research at Duke University, he attended Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.

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