Difference between revisions of "Urticaria - Donkey"

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Urticaria

Somewhat contrary to the position in horses, urticaria is very rare in donkeys. Many cases are attributed to food hypersensitivity, but other contact, inhaled or ingested allergens can be responsible.

Clinical signs

Vascular reaction in dermis, consists of transient wheals.

Treatment

Treatment is usually simply by a single intravenous injection of dexamethasone. It is, however, important to differentiate urticaria from other localised oedematous swellings in the skin. Careful clipping may reveal a single haemorrhagic spot indicative of an insect bite/sting.

Literature Search

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Urticaria in donkeys related publications

References

Knottenbelt, D. (2008) Skin disorders In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 8

ALLERGIC SKIN DISORDERS - DONKEY

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