If your dog is suffering with a skin complaint, it may be useful to have a look at this questionnaire before coming in as the vet is likely to ask these questions:
- When did you first notice this problem?
- What age was the pet?
- Has your pet ever had any skin problems previously?
- Do you think that the problem is worse at different times of the year?
- Do you think anything may be contributing to the problem?
- Has there been any changes to your pets diet or environment in the last 12 weeks?
- Do you have any other pets?
- Are they showing any problems?
- Are any family members having skin problems?
- Where does your pet sleep?
- Do you have carpet, tiles, wooden floors?
- Do you use disinfectants on the bedding or flooring?
- How often do you groom your pet?
- What products to you use? (Shampoos, sprays etc)
- What flea treatments do you use and how often do you use them?
- Are all the pets in the house flea treated?
- Does your pet have any other condition?
- Is your pet currently on any other medication?
- What diet do you feed your pet?
- Does your pet get scraps, table extras?
- Does your pet get any supplements?
- Is your pet itchy?
- Do you notice a smell?
- Has the condition worsened over time or stayed the same?
- Where on the pet did the problem start ? (i.e. feet, face, back etc?)
- How is your pets appetite and water intake?
- Any increased need to toilet?
- If female, when was her last heat?