Question of the Day

Perform skin scraping and microscopic exam. Like most other animals, South American camelids get sarcoptic mange (scabies).

A skin scrape and microscopic exam can rapidly confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment is an avermectin-family drug, SQ every 2 weeks. One report suggests amitraz is also effective.

If you see a severely pruritic dog that looks like this, think of canine sarcoptic mange.

If you see a severely pruritic cow that looks like this, think of bovine sarcoptic mange.

In contrast, some things may look like mange, but aren’t. A skin scrape will help tell you the difference.

The dog in this image is NOT pruritic, he is severely affected with dermatophytosis (ringworm).