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| ==Signalment== | | ==Signalment== |
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− | A 10 year old, female, neutered Border Collie is presented for investigation of a skin complaint
| + | "Molly", a 10 year old, female, neutered Border Collie is presented for investigation of a skin complaint. |
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
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− | *No previous his
| + | Molly's owner has brought her in because she is scratching, especially on her head. She is also shaking her head. The owner thought that Molly had a louse infestation and has treated her with louse powder from a pet store. Despite this, Molly's skin condition has got worse. The owner reports that his other dog's skin is normal. The owner has no skin lesions. |
− | *Gradually worsening intense pruritus of the face, elbows and pinnae
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| ==Clinical Examination== | | ==Clinical Examination== |
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− | *The right pinna was alopecic with skin thickening and crusting | + | The vet performs a clinical exam and finds the following: |
− | *Bilateral, periorbital alopecia | + | |
− | *Patches of alopecia and erythema laterally on both forelimbs, near the elbow | + | *The right pinna is alopecic and there is crusting around the ear margins. |
| + | *The right pinna is very thick and feels soft and fluctuant. |
| + | *There is bilateral, periorbital alopecia. |
| + | *There are patches of alopecia and erythema laterally on both forelimbs, near the elbows. |
| + | *Molly is obviously very pruritic |
| + | *No parasites are seen. |