Canine and Feline Inflammatory Diseases Flashcards
Mites
Sarcoptes Scabei
- Spreads
- Scratchy
- Skin scape to diagnose (superficial)
Sarcoptic Mange
- Contagious
- Zoonotic
- Extreme pruritus
Mites
Demodex
- Doesn’t spread - not contagious
- Not scratchy - no pruritus
- Deep skin scrape - live in follicles
Mites
Cheyletiella
- Walking dandruff mite
- Super itchy - pruritus
- Spreads - very contagious
- Zoonotic
- Find on rabbits a lot - visual or flea comb
Mites
Trombicula
- Chiggers
- Very itchy / pruritus - from inflammatory response*
- Free-living organism
*generally mite is gone by the time this starts
Pyoderma
Clinical Signs
- Redness
- Alopecia
- Pruritus
- Pustules
Pyoderma
Underlying Cause
- Allergies
- Mites
- Fleas
Pyoderma
Treatment
Need to treat both itch factor and the infection
* stop the itch/scratch cycle
* use of antihistamines, steriods, shampoos
Shampoos
- Benzoyl Peroxide - follicle flushing
- Chlorhexidine - antibacterial
- KetoChlor - antifungal and antibiotic
Dermatophytes
Ringworm
Otitis
Causes
- Structural - moisture trapped inside creates bacteria
- Foreign body
- Allergies
- Genetic and Breed specific
Otitis
Breed Specific
- Bulldogs
- Chows
- Shar peis
enclosed space allows for easy infection
Otitis
Clinical Signs
- Stenosis - ear canal smaller due to inflammation
- Exudate (discharge)
- Pruritus
Otitis Treatment
Stop the itching and stop the inflammation and infection
* cleaning the ears
Anal Glands
Diseases
- Abscess - infection
- Impaction - blockage of duct
- Rupture
Pyometra
History of Patient
- Intact female
- 4-8 weeks post heat
Pyometra Clinical Signs
- Vaginal discharge (open)
- Lethargy
- Anorexia
- PU / PD (E.coli)
E. Coli in Pyometra
- E. Coli makes a toxin
- Toxic to kidneys
- Kidneys disfunctional
- Urine unable to be concentrated
- Urination more and therefore drink more
Pyometra Treatment
- Surgery is #1
- Medical treatment - flush out uterus (not guarenteed)
Pancreatitis
Common Signalment
Fat dog who got into something
Pancreatitis
Clinical Signs
Range
* V / D
* Sepsis
* Anorexia
Pancreatitis Treatment
- Severe - fluids (IV)
- Pain Meds
- No Food
Pancreatitis
Feeding
- Mild case - 12 hours no food
- Severe case - 48 hours no food
- After time, get them to eat a Low Fat food
Pancreatitis
Acute
- Normally in dogs
- V / D
- Anorexia
- Classic one often seen
