Pathology in Practice

Abstract

HistoryA 4-month-old female Huacaya alpaca was evaluated because of a poor coat and failure to thrive. According to the owner, the cria was born small and weak, with a skin condition. There had been no weight gain during the 3 months preceding the evaluation, despite its good appetite and the provision of good-quality nutrition. Clinical and Gross FindingsOn physical examination, the cria had generalized dry, scaly, lichenified skin, especially on the head, neck, dorsal aspect of the trunk, tail head, and limbs, with a rough coat (Figure 1). There were also crusts and pustules along the upper lips, conjunctivitis, and misshapen toenails.