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==Laboratory tests==

==Laboratory tests==

The most common method of diagnosis is by microscopic examination of a tape stip revealing an increased number of ''Malassezia pachydermitis''. Clear adhesive tape is applied to the affected area and removed, stained and examined under oil emersion. The yeast can also be cultured on Sabrouraud's dextrose agar at 32-37°C for 3-5 days.

The most common method of diagnosis is by microscopic examination of a tape strip revealing an increased number of ''Malassezia pachydermitis''. Clear adhesive tape is applied to the affected area and removed, stained and examined under oil immersion. The yeast can also be cultured on Sabrouraud's dextrose agar at 32-37°C for 3-5 days.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''

* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''

* Foster, A, and Foll, C. (2003) '''BSAVA small animal dermatology (second edition)''' '' British Small Animal Veterinary Association''

* Foster, A, and Foll, C. (2003) '''BSAVA small animal dermatology (second edition)''' '' British Small Animal Veterinary Association''

* Bond, R, Hendricks, A. (2008) '''Veterinary Dermatology Integrated Bvetmed course notes''' Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Patology and Infectious Disease. Royal Veterinary College, University of London.  

* Bond, R, Hendricks, A. (2008) '''Veterinary Dermatology Integrated BVetMed course notes''' Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Pathology and Infectious Disease. Royal Veterinary College, University of London.  

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