Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies)
Infected animals develop a rash and hair loss particularly in areas such as the eyes, elbows, hocks, abdomen and ear flaps. Often yellow crusts also form on these areas of the body. A deep bacterial skin infection can develop with long term infections. Diagnosis is made by skin scrapings or response to treatment. A skin…
Demodectic Mange
Also called demodicosis, is caused by a microscopic mite of the Demodex genus. Three species of Demodex mites have been identified in dogs: Demodex canis, Demodex gatoi, and Demodex injai. The most common mite of demodectic mange is Demodex canis. All dogs raised normally by their mothers possess this mite as mites are transferred from mother to pup. Most dogs live in harmony…
Cushings Disease
Or Hyperadrenocorticism, is due to a tumour in either the pituitary (an organ at the base of the brain) or adrenal gland (organ adjacent to kidneys). The disease causes a number of clinical and chemical abnormalities due to excess production of glucocorticoids eg. cortisone/cortisol. Clinical Features Dogs with this disease tend to exhibit some or…