Canine Focal-Multifocal Alopecia

Question 1

What is the most common cause of Focal-Multifocal Alopecia in dogs?

Answer 1

• Auto-induced (consequence of pruritis)

Other:
- Sequelae to folliculitis (infectious / non-infectious)

Question 2

Differential Diagnosis in a dog with Focal-Multifocal Alopecia?

Answer 2

1. Bacterial Folliculitis
2. Dermatophytosis (ring worm)
3. Demodicosis (Overgrowth of Demodex)

Question 3

Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis

Answer 3

Superficial Pyoderma

• Secondary to another primary trigger
• 90% = Staphylococcus pseudointermedius
• Primary Cause = Atopic Dermatitis (eczema/allergies)