Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County; it is also the largest of the Quad Cities, a metropolitan area with a population estimate of 382,630 and a CSA population of 474,226, making it the 90th largest CSA in the nation.
Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm, but by a fungus. The term ring comes from the circular patches that can form anywhere, but are often found on a dog's head, paws, ears, and forelegs. Inflammation, scaly patches, and hair loss often surround the lesions.
There are three basic steps that can help prevent Ringworm. â¢ Regular cleaning. Remove and clean blankets and other bedding from the dogâs quarters so that Ringworm fungus cannot grow and multiply. â¢ Mechanical removal of skin cells and hair. Vacuuming areas where animals have been, followed by disinfection, will help to control the spread of ringworm infections. â¢ Disinfection.