late 14c., gatherer of taxes, etc., from Anglo-French collectour collector (of money or taxes; Old French collector, Modern French collecteur), from Late Latin collector, agent noun from colligere (see collect).
Ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has it. It can also spread when you share things like towels, clothing, or sports gear. You can also get ringworm by touching an infected dog or cat, although this form of ringworm is not common.
Exposure to the outdoors increases your cat's risk. Heartworm is a contagious parasite that can spread between cats, but only with the aid of mosquitoes that transmit the bug from host to host.While you can't get heartworm from your kitty, other cats or your dog can, and vice versa, so prevention is key.xposure to the outdoors increases your cat's risk. Heartworm is a contagious parasite that can spread between cats, but only with the aid of mosquitoes that transmit the bug from host to host.