(02-09) Canine Sarcoptic Mange Flashcards
1
Q
Very pruritic skin condition
A
d
2
Q
What are the sites typically
affected?
A
Ear margins, elbows, hocks, ventral chest and the ventral abdomen
3
Q
It is contagious to other dogs and people, however, do not rule out sarcoptic mange if the dogs
and people in the same household do not show clinical signs.
A
d
4
Q
Be suspicious of sarcoptic mange if a pruritic dermatosis is what?
A
steroid unresponsive
5
Q
Be suspicious of sarcoptic mange if a middle age to old dog develops what?
A
a severely pruritic skin
condition for the first time.
6
Q
Skin scrapings are negative in what % of the cases?
A
50%
7
Q
If you suspect it, treat it!
Treat all dogs in the house and treat the environment.
A
d
