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Canine pruritus: an approach to diagnosis. Stages III and IV. Allergy and idiopathy*
K. L. THODAY,
K. L. THODAY
University of Edinburgh, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Summerhall, Edinburgh
Search for more papers by this authorK. L. THODAY,
K. L. THODAY
University of Edinburgh, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Summerhall, Edinburgh
Search for more papers by this author*This paper is the last of a series of three papers presented as a refresher session at the 22nd Annual Congress of the BSAVA, April, 1979.
ABSTRACT
This series of three paper describes a straightforward, systematic approach to the investigation of canine pruritus. Those dermatoses which regularly present with this symptom are discussed with emphasis being placed on clinical signs, diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
In this final paper, the allergic causes are detailed and the control of idiopathic pruritus is outlined.
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