Introduction (Yr3)

Question 1

what are the groups of differentials for very young (<1 year old) presenting with a skin condition?

Answer 1

parasites
congenital
food-induced atopic dermatitis

Question 2

what are the groups of differentials for adults presenting with a skin condition?

Answer 2

immune mediated
endocrine
food-induced atopic dermatitis

Question 3

what are the groups of differentials for elderly patients presenting with a skin condition?

Answer 3

neoplastic
metabolic
food-induced atopic dermatitis

Question 4

what are the groups of differentials for acute presentation of skin conditions?

Answer 4

parasites
infectious
immune-mediated
hypersensitivity

Question 5

what are the groups of differentials for chronic presentation of skin conditions?

Answer 5

allergy
metabolic
endocrine
neoplastic

Question 6

what are the primary skin lesions?

Answer 6

pustules, papules, pigmented macules, alopecia, erythematous plaques, vesicle

Question 7

what are the secondary skin lesions?

Answer 7

lichenification, thin-skin, crusts, erosions, epidermal collarette, scale, ulcers, comedones

Question 8

what are the feline cutaneous reaction patterns?

Answer 8

miliary dermatitis
eosinophilic granuloma complex (eosinophilic granuloma, indolent ulcer, eosinophilic plaque)
head and neck pruritus
symmetrical alopecia

Question 9

how is Demodex gatoi treated?

Answer 9

selamectin/sarolaner combination
fluralaner
lime sulphur dip