Scratching the surface- skin disease and irritations

摘要

SKIN disease is a very complex condition as many factors must be considered and evaluated to identify the cause. These will include a detailed history, thorough physical examination and appropriate diagnostic tests.The most common causes of skin disease in dogs and cats are:atopic dermatitisallergic dermatitis, which can be broken down into food, environmental and contactflea allergy dermatitis,Malassezia,parasitic and fungal disease.