Question

Veterinary Science!!

A poor dog is brought in with large patches of its skin exposed and crusted. The owner tells Jared that he has other dogs who do not have this issue. The poor dog won't stop scratching himself. Jared suspects Canine demodicosis.
How is Jared MOST likely going to confirm this diagnosis?

He would want to examine a stool sample under the microscope for roundworms.

He would likely take a blood sample to check for the presence of protozoa.

He would likely take a scraping of the skin to look at under a microscope for mites.

He would look closely at a few spots on the dog's fur to see the fleas.

Answer 1

Jared would likely take a scraping of the skin to look at under a microscope for mites to confirm a diagnosis of Canine demodicosis. This condition is caused by Demodex mites, which are commonly found on dogs but can cause disease when they reproduce in large numbers. The mites live in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of the skin, causing hair loss, itching, and crusting. A skin scraping can reveal the presence of mites and confirm the diagnosis.