CPG Skin & Coat Conditions 3

Question 1

A dog with hypothyroidism commonly presents with which coat/skin changes?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral symmetrical hair loss, dull dry coat, and skin thickening

Answer

Hypothyroidism causes bilateral symmetrical alopecia, dry brittle coat, and skin thickening or hyperpigmentation due to low thyroid hormone levels.

Question 2

Which environmental factor most commonly worsens atopic dermatitis (environmental allergies) in dogs?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to allergens like pollen, dust mites, or mold

Answer

Atopic dermatitis is triggered or worsened by environmental allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, and grasses.

Question 3

A Persian cat frequently presented for grooming has developed oily, matted fur and skin folds with a dark, waxy discharge. This is most indicative of:

Accepted Answer

Idiopathic facial fold dermatitis / seborrhea

Answer

Persians are prone to idiopathic seborrhea and facial fold dermatitis, which produce oily, waxy build-up in skin folds and matting of the coat.

Question 4

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) in dogs most often causes intense itching and lesions concentrated at the:

Accepted Answer

Rump, base of tail, and lower back

Answer

FAD classically causes pruritus and lesions at the rump, base of the tail, and lower back, where fleas tend to congregate.

Question 5

A dog presents with black, waxy debris in the ears, intense ear scratching, and head shaking. The groomer should suspect:

Accepted Answer

Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis)

Answer

Ear mites produce dark, crumbly, coffee-ground-like debris in the ear canal and cause intense itching, head shaking, and scratching.

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CPG Skin & Coat Conditions 3