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| what is the most superficial layer of skin containing cells but no blood vessels |
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| what is the middle layer that is composed of blood and lymph vessels nerve fibers and the accesory organs of skin |
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| what is the deepest layer that is composed of connective tissue and fat |
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| what are the functions of the skin |
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| protection, storage, and sensory |
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| electrolyte, water, vitamins, fat, protein, carbs.... |
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| Seborrhea's primary cause is hereditary in what breeds |
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| Am. Cocker Spaniel, English springer spaniel, westies, basset hound |
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| What is the secondary cause of Seborrhea |
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Definition
| disease or injury to skin from allergies , parasites, nutritional disorders, immune mediated endocrine disorders |
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| what are the two types of Seborrhea |
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Seborrhea sicca-dry
Seborrhea oleosa- oily + scales |
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| what does Keratolytics treat |
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| what does keratolytics do |
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| it breaks down the protein structure of the keratin layer permitting easier removal of Seborrhea |
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| How do u treat seborrhea sicca |
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| medicated shampoo (Sulfur) |
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| what is the medical name for ear mites |
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| what is the medical name for fleas |
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| how do u treat ctenocephalides felis |
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topicals: shampoos, sprays,dips
or systemic: injectable or tablets |
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| what is the medical name for brown dog ticks |
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| what does rhipicephalus sanguineus tramsmit to dogs |
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| What are the differences between canine and human skin layers? |
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| Epidermis, Apocrine Glands, Compound hair |
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| What is an Apocrine Gland? |
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| What is a Sebaceous Gland? |
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| Hair follicle that secretes sebum (oily) |
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| What are some examples of Adnexa? |
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True or False.
You may give Omega-6 fatty acid supplements to treat Seborrhea. |
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| False. Give Omega-3 Fatty Acid Suupplements. |
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| What causes Pyoderma in Dogs? |
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| What causes Pyoderma in Cats? |
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True or False.
Pyoderma is a Gram Negative (-) Organism. |
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| Where is Superficial Pyoderma most commonly seen? |
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| Where is Deep Pyoderma most commonly seen? |
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| Chin, nose, pressure points, feet, skin folds or generalized. |
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| What may Superficial Pyodermas also be called? |
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| Acute Moist Dermatitis or Hot Spots. |
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| What breeds of dogs are more commonly seen with Superficial Pyodermas? |
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| Labs, Newfoundlands, Ger. Shepherds, Chows. |
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True or false.
Superficial Pyodermas are most often seen during the winter months. |
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Definition
False.
During the hot, moist, summer months. |
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| Who is more suceptible to Superficial Pyodermas? |
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Definition
| Young dogs secondary to malnourishment and poor hygiene |
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True or False.
Strep and Staph are both Gram Negative Organisms. |
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True or False.
Superficial Pyoderma is Zoonotic. |
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| Skin Fold Pyoderma is also known as what? |
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| Intertrigo is most commonly seen on what areas of the body? |
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Definition
| In facial folds, vulvar folds, or tail folds. |
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| What breeds are more suceptible ot Intertrigo? |
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| Spaniels, Bulldogs, Pekingese, Pugs, Bostons and obese dogs. |
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| What should you do to treat Intertrigo? |
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Definition
| Clean and dry skin folds properly and administer Antibacterial and/or Benzoyl Peroxide shampoos. |
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| What does Benzoyl Peroxide do to the skin? |
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| Young, short-haired dog breeds and cats |
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True or false.
Human Acne products may help with Acne on dogs/cats. |
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Definition
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True or false.
Deep Pyodermas are easier to treat than Superficial Pyodermas. |
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Definition
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| What are some C/S of Deep Pyodermas? |
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Definition
| Papules/Pustules, fever, draining fistulas |
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| Name some examples of systemic Antibiotics. |
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Definition
| Clavamox, Baytril, Cephalexin. |
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| What is the medical name for Ear Mites? |
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| Where do Otodectes Cynotis live? |
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| On skin surface in external ears, feed on epidermal debris. |
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| What are some topical ear medications that can be given for Ear Mites? |
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Definition
| Otomite, Mitaclear, Revolution |
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True or False.
Otodectes Cynotis isn't contagious to other animals in household. |
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| What is the medical name for Fleas? |
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| What is the medical name for Cat Fleas? |
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| Ctenocephalides Felis. (Most commonly isolated flea) |
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| Flea saliv is highly antigenic which means that when it bites the animal it can lead to what? |
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Definition
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True or False.
Alopecia is often seen with Fleas. |
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Definition
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True of False.
Flea allergy Dermatitis is a common presentation in dogs. |
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Definition
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| What is Miliary Dermatitis? |
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| It is a secondary c/s presentation, after flea allergy dermatitis in cats. |
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| How may Fleas be treated? |
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Definition
Topically: Sprays, powders, dips, shampoos.
Systemic: Advantage, Frontline, Revolution (spot on) Program (oral-dogs) Program (injectable-cats) Comfortis, Sentinel (oral) |
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| Which Systemic treatments for fleas do not affect the CNS of the Flea? |
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Definition
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Ture or False.
Fleas spend most of the time on host. |
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Definition
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True of False.
Dipylidum Caninum is a cause of Ctenocephalides. |
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| What diseases may the Brown Dog Tick cause? |
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Definition
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| What is the medical name for the Brown Dog Tick? |
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Definition
| Rhipicephalus Sanguineus. |
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| What disease may the Deer Tick cause? |
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Definition
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| What is another name for the Deer Tick? |
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| What is the medical name for the Wood tick/American Dog Tick? |
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| An engorged female tick may lay up to how many eggs before dying? |
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| How can you tell the difference between the Nymph & Larval stage of a tick? |
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Count the # of legs.
Larva only has 6 legs and Nymph/Adult have 8. |
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| What is in the saliva of ticks? |
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Definition
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True or False.
Brown Dog Ticks are found only in Texas. |
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Definition
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True or False.
The best way to remove a tick is by the use of cigarettes or gasoline. |
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True or False.
Ticks only feed off of animals. |
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Definition
False.
May also feed off humans. |
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True or False.
There are 3 types of Burrowin Mites. |
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Definition
False.
Only two, Family Sarcoptidae & Family Demodicidae. |
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| Describe a mite from the Sarcoptidae Family. |
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Definition
Small, round, live in skin tunnels.
Short legs close to body. |
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| Describe a mite from the Demodicidae Family. |
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| Lives in hair follicles, adults are cigar shaped. |
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| Where may Demodex inhabit? |
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Definition
| Hair follicles, sebaceous or apocrine sweat glands. |
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True or False.
Demodex Canis is normal inhabitant in large numbers. |
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Definition
False.
Normal in small numbers. |
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True or False.
Demodex Canis spends entire life cycle on host. |
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Definition
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True or False.
The Reproductive system controls infestation of mites. |
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Definition
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True or False.
Demodex is zoonotic. |
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Definition
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| Where does Demodex Cati live? |
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Definition
| In hair follicles similar to D.Canis |
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| What is the 2nd most common Demodex mite on a cat? |
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Definition
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True or False.
Demodex may be localized or Generalized? |
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Definition
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| What age group of dogs are more suceptible to Demodex? |
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| Alopecia (face), Erythema, Crusty lesions, pustules (2ndary bacterial infection) |
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| How is Demodex diagnosed? |
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Definition
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| What treatment is given for generalized Demodex? |
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Definition
| Mitaban, Ivermectin or Interceptor |
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True or False.
Dogs usually outgrow Demodex. |
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Definition
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| What breeds of canines may Demodex affect primarily? |
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Definition
| Border Collies, Collie mixes or Herding dogs. |
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Definition
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| What are the only APPROVED treatments for Demodex? |
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Definition
Amitraz (Mitaban)
Moxidectin
Milbemycin Oxime (Interceptor) |
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| What is the medical name for Scabies? |
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Definition
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| Is Sarcoptic Mange zoonotic? |
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Definition
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| Is Sarcoptic Mange species specific? |
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Definition
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| Where does Sarcoptic Mange live? |
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Definition
| On skin, burrowns under into Stratum Corneum (epidermis). |
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| Name C/S of Sarcoptic Mange? |
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Definition
| Red crusty lesions on ears, elbows and trunk & intensely pruritic. |
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| Is Sarcoptic Mange hard to kill? |
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Definition
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| What is an example of a Nonburrowin Mite? |
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| What is another name for Cheyletiella? |
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Definition
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| Is Cheyletiella zoonotic? |
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Definition
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| What animals may Cheyletiella infect? |
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Definition
| Dogs, cats, rabits and humans |
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| How is more suceptible to Cheyletiella? |
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Definition
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| How is Cheyletiella transmitted? |
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Definition
| Through direct contact and fomites. |
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| How may Cheyletiella be diagnosed? |
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Definition
| Thru skin scrape, clear tape, flea comb |
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| How is Cheyletiella treated? |
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Definition
| Weekly baths with flea control products |
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Definition
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| Hhow are Cuterebras transmitted? |
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Definition
Adult fly lays eggs in soil =>
Larvae penetrates animals skin =>
Matures =>
Leaves animal to become adult fly. |
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| What is usually seen with Cuterebras? |
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Definition
| Sweillin of skin behind ears with opening- can see larvae. |
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| How do you treat Cuterebra? |
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Definition
| Surgery, Flush wound and oral AB's for skin infection |
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| What is the medical name for a Fly maggot? |
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Definition
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| Where are Myiasis's usually seen? |
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Definition
| In dogs that are kept outside such as guard dogs or dogs with matted hair. |
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| What is Linognathus Setosus? |
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Definition
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True or False.
Dog Lice are host specific. |
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Definition
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Term
| What may dog lice cause if heavy infestation is present? |
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Definition
Anemia!
They are blood suckers :o |
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| How are dog lice treated? |
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Definition
| With dip, shampoos or orally giving Ivermectin. |
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Definition
| Ringworm, superficial cutaneous infection. |
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| What are the 3 primary Dermatophytes? |
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Definition
Microsporum Canis
Trichophyton Mentagrophytes (rodents)
Microsporum Gypseum (in soil) |
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| Which types are more common in dogs and cats? |
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Definition
Dogs: All 3
Cats: Microsporum Canis |
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| How is ringworm transmitted? |
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Definition
Direct contact
Fomites (aerosolized, fleas, infected hairs) |
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| What kind of environment are Dermatophytes more common? |
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Definition
| In moist, warm environments. |
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| C/S of Dermatophytosis: Cats & Dogs |
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Definition
Both: Hair loss, scaling, crusting,
Cats: ulcerated dermal nodules (facial 1st)
Dogs:Focal/multifocal hair loss, papules, hyperpigmentation |
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| How is Dermatophytosis diagnosed? |
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Definition
Wood's Ligh, UV Light.
(50% M. Canis fluoresce)
Fungual culture
(change from yellow to red, 1-3wks) |
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| How is Dermatophytosis treated? |
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Definition
Usually self curing in healthy animal (2-3mnths)
Topical, system, environmental |
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Definition
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| Is Dermatophytosis zoonotic? |
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Definition
Yes.
Children, immune suppressed adults, older adults are more at risk. |
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Term
True or False.
Cats who are carriers will always present C/S. |
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Definition
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| What is another name for Atopy? |
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Definition
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Definition
| Allergy to inhaled environmental substances, manifested thru irritation of skin (1-2yrs) |
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| Name 3 examples of an allergan that may cause Atopy? |
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Definition
| Dust mite, pollen, tobacco smoke |
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| What are the C/S of Atopy? |
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Definition
| Pruritus, Self-trauma, staining of hair, licking/chewing feet, alopecia, scaling, hyperpigmentation. |
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Definition
| Intradermal skin testing. |
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| What is the treatment for Atopy? |
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Definition
No cure.
ID and eliminate cause best treatment.
Antihistamines/AB's, steroids |
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| What percent of allergies are food related? |
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Definition
10%
(usually caused by fillers, artificial colors, preservatives) |
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| How are Food Allergies treated? |
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Definition
| Elimination diets: new source of protein for 3 mo. |
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| How are Food Allergies diagnosed? |
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Definition
| Patient is fed hypoallergenic diet 60-90 days which allows body to become desensitized to offending allergens. |
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Term
| What is seen with Feline Pruritus? |
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Definition
Year round pruritus
Variable response to steroids
10-30% w/concurrent GI symptoms |
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Term
| Common offending proteins in cats? |
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Definition
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Term
| How can you manage Feline Pruritus? |
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Definition
Diagnose food allergy
Home cooked meat
Potato/Rice
Canned Food |
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