Miscellaneous

Question 1

What is the first line treatment for Malassezia dermatitis in a dog?

Answer 1

Topical chlorhexidine and miconazole

Question 2

What is the first line treatment for superficial pyoderma?

Answer 2

Topical chlorhexidine

Question 3

What antibiotic can be used topically for Pseudomonas otitis (the tympanic membrane is intact)?

Answer 3

Marbofloxacin

Question 4

A 3 year old WHWT has pruritis, erythema and scaling along the dorsum. What is your most likely Dx?

Answer 4

Cheyletiellosis

always localised to dorsum!

Question 5

A 5 year old GSD has pruritis over the dorsal lumbosarcal region. What is your most likely Dx?

Answer 5

Flea allergic dermatitis

Question 6

A 2 year old greyhound has very pronounced pruritis of the face and elbows. What is your most likely Dx?

Answer 6

Sarcoptic mange

Question 7

Calcinosis cutis is seen with which endocrine disorder?

Answer 7

Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s)

Question 8

Follicular casting is seen with which condition?

Answer 8

Sebaceous adenitis

Question 9

Fragile skin is seen with which feline endocrinopathy?

Answer 9

Hyperthyroidism

Question 10

Myxoedema is seen with which endocrine disorder?

Answer 10

Canine hypothyroidism

Question 11

What is the most common cause of ringworm in cats?

Answer 11

Microsporum canis

Question 12

A 10 year old male Shetland sheepdog has symmetrical hairloss over the perineum, inguinum, ventral abdomen and flanks. What endocrinopathy is the most likely cause?

Answer 12

Hyperoestrogenism