How Are Hair Loss in Dogs and Cats Diagnosed? Finding the Cause Is Key
Q: How are dogs and cats with hair loss diagnosed? A: Confirmation of skin disease in dogs and cats should be based on laboratory test results. Of course, different laboratories have different equipment, and different technicians have varying levels of skill. Generally speaking, by scraping the skin of dogs and cats, sarcoptic mange mites, demodectic mange mites, fungi or bacteria can be confirmed, and only by prescribing medication based on test results can the approach be objective. Excerpted from:
Q: How are dogs and cats with hair loss diagnosed?
A: Confirmation of skin disease in dogs and cats should be based on laboratory test results. Of course, different laboratories have different equipment, and different technicians have varying levels of skill. Generally speaking, by scraping the skin of dogs and cats, sarcoptic mange mites, demodectic mange mites, fungi or bacteria can be confirmed, and only by prescribing medication based on test results can the approach be objective.
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