We want to thank you for providing such up to date, practical advice and information! I feel empowered to share to my staff and potential adopters as well as to continue to learn more!
Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2026 04:12 PM
From: Samantha Guzie
Subject: 2/3 Event - The Fungus Among Us: Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Ringworm
Hi there, we really enjoyed the seminar! Our one question was for the Tricophyton, what is the difference for why we should not be as concerned about spread of that type? We currently have two groups with that specific type in our shelter right now.
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Samantha Guzie
Foster Coordinator/Admissions
Cat Adoption Team
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-21-2026 01:26 PM
From: Elise Winn
Subject: 2/3 Event - The Fungus Among Us: Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Ringworm
On February 3, Drs. @Cynthia Karsten, @Becky Stuntebeck, and @erica schumacher will share how new and ongoing research has transformed the way they diagnose, treat, and manage ringworm in shelter settings.
Ringworm stinks! Everyone in shelter medicine knows it, and many wrestle with it. But what we know about dermatophytosis-and how best to manage it-has evolved. A familiar challenge now comes with clearer science, smarter strategies, and better outcomes.
Register to join your colleagues for practical, evidence-based guidance for building a consistent and effective ringworm management strategy, one that protects animal health and supports well-being during treatment-and preserves staff sanity. Drawing from hands-on experience treating a lot of cats, your presenters will break down updates on what works and how to avoid overcomplicated pathways that lead to increased LOS and unnecessary crowding.
By the end of this webinar, you'll be able to:
- Confidently distinguish true ringworm infections from look-alikes
- Build an effective, streamlined treatment protocol, including how to determine cure
- Support the well-being of animals and staff using insights from the newly updated Ringworm Management Guidebook
Date & Time: Feb. 3, 2026, 2–3:30 p.m. PT
Presenters: Cynthia Karsten, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), KSMP; Rebecca Stuntebeck, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Paws to Elevate; and Erica Schumacher, DVM, UW Madison Shelter Medicine Program
CE: Approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE, CAWA, and NACA.
Can't make it live? Register to receive the recording and resources after the event and return to this thread for discussion. You can find on-demand free CE in the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Shelter Learniverse, #ThanksToMaddie!
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Elise Winn
UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program - www.sheltermedicine.com
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