Skin Diseases

Question 1

Itchy skin, discharge from eyes or nose, digestive problems, excessive sneezing or lesions

Answer 1

Allergies

Question 2

Hair loss, dry discoloured hair, skin colour changes

Answer 2

Hormonal

Question 3

Animals immune system attacks itself

Pemphigus & Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Answer 3

Autoimmune Skin Disorders (AISD)

Question 4

Demodex mites

Young or immune weakened dogs

Answer 4

Demodetic Mange

Question 5

Scabies

Contagious to humans

Answer 5

Sarcoptic Mange

Question 6

“Walking dandruff” mites

Contagious to humans

Answer 6

Cheyletiella Mange

Question 7

Round hairless sores, can be flaky/itchy
fungal infection
60% of types glows apple green under woods lamp

Answer 7

Ringworm

Question 8

Skin lesions/sores, usually red, hair loss, scaly skin or greasiness. Can be itchy with musty odour. Occurs on neck, belly & feet.
Malassezia Pachdermatis

Answer 8

Yeast infections

Question 9

Yellow pustules, foul odour, crusty, hairloss, ulcers, lesions. Occurs on torso & chin

Answer 9

Pyodermas

Question 10

Blood loss, itching, redness, hair loss, visible black insects. an lead to anaemia

Answer 10

Fleas

Question 11

White sectional (grains of rice) found in faeces or fur around anus, weight loss, increaased appetite, diarrhoea, itchy bum

Answer 11

Tapeworm

Question 12

Coughing, vomiting, diarrhoea, dull fur, weight loss, pot belly

Answer 12

Roundworm