What are some nonmedication therapies that can be used in an animal that has a skin condition?

What will be an ideal response?


Skin conditions are typically treated with systemic medication and topical ointments. Some nonmedication therapies used on animals with skin conditions include hydrotherapy, dietary changes, vitamin supplementation, brushing/combing the affected area, sun therapy, shaving the

fur, skin baths and soaks, and alternative medicines like tea tree oil and other topical remedies.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A.  membrane-bound organelle. B.  non-membrane-bound organelle. C.  inclusion. D.  nutrient. E.  triglyceride.

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The veterinarian used ____________ to determine if the cow had fluid in its thorax

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The number of erythrocytes in a milliliter sample of blood is the same as the number of leukocytes in a milliliter sample of blood

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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