31 Questions
Which type of hypersensitivity can more commonly cause pruritis in large animals compared to small?
Parasite induced hypersensitivities
Which of the following is NOT a type of microbial infection that can cause pruritus?
Hookworm
What is the term for self-induced alopecia in cats?
Overgrooming
What is the term for individuals nibbling each other, causing lesions that they could not reach on themselves?
Barbering
When considering age, what is important to take into account regarding the onset of first signs of pruritus?
The age of the animal when pruritus started
Which age group is commonly affected by environmental atopy in dogs, cats, and horses?
Young adults
At what age can food-induced atopy occur in dogs and cats?
Any age
Which type of disease usually affects old or young animals?
Demodex
Which factor is considered important when evaluating cases of pruritus?
The age of onset of first signs of pruritus
Which type of atopy has an onset at any age, but is especially common in young animals?
Food-induced atopy
Which factor is important to consider when evaluating cases of pruritus in animals?
The age of onset of first signs of pruritus
Which type of parasite can cause pruritus in animals?
Fleas
Which type of hypersensitivity can cause pruritus in large animals?
Microbial hypersensitivity
Which type of hypersensitivity can cause pruritus in small animals?
Environmental atopy
Which type of microbial infection can cause pruritus in animals?
Bacterial pyoderma
Which species can suffer from self-induced alopecia?
Cats
Which of the following is a consideration for farm animals when it comes to pruritus?
Ectoparasitic disease
When evaluating cases of pruritus, why is the age of onset of first signs of pruritus important?
It helps determine the treatment options
Which age group is commonly affected by environmental atopy in dogs, cats, and horses?
Young adult
At what age can food-induced atopy occur in dogs and cats?
Any age
Which age group is usually affected by most parasites causing pruritus, except for Demodex?
Older adult
Which of the following is NOT a type of ectoparasite that can cause pruritis?
Ticks
Which of the following is NOT a type of endoparasite that can cause pruritis?
Demodex
Which of the following is NOT a type of microbial infection that can cause pruritis?
Parasite-induced hypersensitivity
Which of the following is NOT a type of hypersensitivity that can cause pruritis?
Microbial hypersensitivity
Which of the following is NOT a species commonly affected by self-induced alopecia?
Small furries
Which type of disease is NOT a consideration for farm animals when it comes to pruritus?
Food-induced atopy
What is the term for self-induced alopecia in horses?
Environmental atopy
Which age group is commonly affected by food-induced atopy in dogs and cats?
Puppies and kittens
Which type of hypersensitivity can cause pruritus in horses?
Type IV hypersensitivity
Which factor is important to consider when evaluating cases of pruritus in animals?
Onset of first signs of pruritus
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