4 Sarcoptic mange
CASE HISTORY
The history in this case was as follows:
• The dog had no previous history of skin disease, apart from having several sebaceous cysts removed surgically a few months before.
• The pruritus initially responded to oral prednisolone but, as the disease progressed, even increasing doses had no effect.
CLINICAL EXAMINATION
The physical and dermatological examination revealed:
• Generalized skin lesions affecting the trunk, caudal aspects of the thighs, dorsal aspect of the tail and the feet (Figs 4.1 and 4.2).