Diagnosis of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Skin Disorders of Dogs
- Structure of the Skin in Dogs
- Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Dogs
- Diagnosis of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Treatment of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Allergies in Dogs
- Abscesses Between the Toes (Interdigital Furunculosis) in Dogs
- Contagious Ecthyma (Orf, Contagious Pustular Dermatitis, Sore Mouth) in Dogs
- Dermatophilosis in Dogs
- Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Dogs
- Fleas of Dogs
- Flies and Mosquitoes of Dogs
- Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Dogs
- Hives and Rashes (Urticaria) in Dogs
- Hygroma in Dogs
- Hyperpigmentation in Dogs
- Itching (Pruritus) in Dogs
- Lice of Dogs
- Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) in Dogs
- Nasal Dermatoses in Dogs
- Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Dogs
- Photosensitization in Dogs
- Pyoderma in Dogs
- Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) in Dogs
- Seborrhea in Dogs
- Ticks of Dogs
- Tumors of the Skin in Dogs
- Whole-body Disorders that Affect the Skin in Dogs
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A precise diagnosis of the causes of a skin disease requires a detailed history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests. Many skin diseases have similar signs and an immediate diagnosis may not be possible. Based on your dog’s history and the physical examination, your veterinarian may order any of a number of laboratory procedures. These may include microscopic analysis of skin scrapings and hair, cultures of skin swabs, blood and urine tests, and even biopsies. It may take several days before laboratory results are available. Your veterinarian may also evaluate how your dog responds to treatment in order to diagnose a specific skin problem. More than one visit is often required for an accurate diagnosis.
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Also see professional content regarding diagnosis of skin diseases.
- Skin Disorders of Dogs
- Structure of the Skin in Dogs
- Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Dogs
- Diagnosis of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Treatment of Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders in Dogs
- Allergies in Dogs
- Abscesses Between the Toes (Interdigital Furunculosis) in Dogs
- Contagious Ecthyma (Orf, Contagious Pustular Dermatitis, Sore Mouth) in Dogs
- Dermatophilosis in Dogs
- Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Dogs
- Fleas of Dogs
- Flies and Mosquitoes of Dogs
- Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Dogs
- Hives and Rashes (Urticaria) in Dogs
- Hygroma in Dogs
- Hyperpigmentation in Dogs
- Itching (Pruritus) in Dogs
- Lice of Dogs
- Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) in Dogs
- Nasal Dermatoses in Dogs
- Parasitic Worms of the Skin in Dogs
- Photosensitization in Dogs
- Pyoderma in Dogs
- Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) in Dogs
- Seborrhea in Dogs
- Ticks of Dogs
- Tumors of the Skin in Dogs
- Whole-body Disorders that Affect the Skin in Dogs