Outside
The two main layers of the skin itself
epidermis & dermis
is an inflammation of the sensitive lamina and dermis within the hoof
Laminitis (founder)
foods are formulated with proteins that are not commonly found in commercial cat or dog foods
Novel protein
abnormal hair loss
Alopecia
helps cleanse the wound
Bleeding helps cleanse the wound
Whiskers : extremely long and rigid also known as
tactile hairs
an oily thick fatty substance that contains cellular debris produced by sebaceous glands
sebum
most common allergy found in skin testing
Flea allergy dermatitis
cruel inhumane procedure with lifelong consequences to the cat
Onychectomy or “declaw.”
"There is pus coming from the wound. That wound is ___."
purulent
the most superficial of the skin layers, Composed of stratified Squamous epithelium
The Epidermis
cannot use sweating for thermoregulation (5)
cats, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs
frequent cause of erythema, pruritus, and URTICARIA (wheal formation on the skin known as hives)
Atopic Dermatitis
pecialized chemical scent markers that can affect the behavior or physiology of another member of the same species. Used for territorial scent marking
Pheromones
stage: hemorrhage from all the intradermal and sometimes the subcutaneous vessels, Activated clotting factors secure the area with fibrin
inflammatory stage
cells provide strength and waterproofing to the skin.
Keratinocytes
Helps connect the layers of the skin to underlying structures like muscle, fascia and bone
Hypodermis or Subcutaneous Tissue layer
destroy the full thickness of the skin (epidermis and dermis) and may extend into the subcutis.
3rd Degree Burns
action performed by cats leaving behind territorial marking scents
cheek rub
granulation that normally takes 2 days, will develop to fast, For some horses, this will cause large tumor like masses
proud flesh
injury to the epidermis, usually resolves in a matter of days
1st Degree Burns
Contains blood Vessels, Sensory nerve endings, hair follicles and numerous accessory glands
only have sweat glands in their foot pads
cats and dogs
Sheep Have unique sebaceous glands (used to make many beauty and skincare products) called
Lanolin glands
Stage: Fibroblasts (what is producing collagen) in the wound will peak between 5 and 21 days
Maturation Stage