Foiling food allergy frustrations in dogs and cats
A veterinary dermatologist provides pointers for discerning dietary sensitivities in your patients.read more
View ArticleThe 6 questions every general veterinary practitioner should ask before...
No, there isn’t one universally effective therapeutic plan for treating cases of otitis externa in your veterinary patients, but asking yourself these six questions will help you zero in on the best...
View ArticleAnswers to some head-scratching canine otitis questions
Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Darin Dell weighs in on some particularly perplexing aspects of this ear-itating condition.read more
View ArticleA pivotal pedicure: Understanding SLO
A veterinary patient presents with symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy—but don’t tuck your tail at a patient’s odd nails! Here’s all you need to know about this common inflammatory disease.read more
View ArticleFatal skin diseases in dogs and cats: What veterinary professionals need to know
They’re rare, unusual and prognosis is often dismal. But in the event you encounter one of these difficult dermatologic cases, you’ll want to be prepared. Here’s the latest on potentially fatal skin...
View ArticleZoetis announces Itchy Pet Awareness Month
The animal health company looks to raise awareness among pet owners about skin disease in dogs and cats and to encourage veterinary hospitals to initiate client discussions about itch behavior.read more
View ArticleTake 5: Key points for managing cutaneous mast cell tumors in dogs
They’re anything but predictable—and unfortunately very common. Here’s what veterinarians need to keep top of mind when managing this malignancy.read more
View ArticleImage Quiz: What do you see in this cytology slide?
This skin impression cytology sample is from a 5-year-old, mixed-breed, spayed female dog.read more
View ArticleAcral lick granuloma: stopping the itch-lick cycle
It’s no secret that acral lick granulomas are irritating for veterinary clients, their pets and you. Here’s everything you need to know about this dermatologic condition, from what causes it to how to...
View ArticleShelter Snapshot: Evidence-based answers to your dermatophytosis questions
One patchy kitten with ringworm can send a shelter’s veterinary team into a panic. Before you start scrambling, review the research so you can manage this pesky dermatologic problem effectively. read more
View ArticleImage Quiz: Cytology—a Doberman with weight loss, lethargy and lesions on his...
Below is a skin cytology from a 3-year-old male neutered Doberman pinscher with cutaneous lesions. What’s going on?read more
View ArticleStudies’ initial results point to potential new atopic dermatitis therapies
VetCell Therapeutics researching stem cell treatment, while KindredBio studies efficacy of new monoclonal antibody for veterinary patients.read more
View ArticleIdentifying food allergies: The veterinary elimination diet trial
There is only one way to truly determine whether the clinical signs you’re seeing in your patient are reactions to a food ingredient or additive. Here’s how to conduct a proper elimination diet...
View ArticleEar no evil: Managing feline otitis
Cats’ ears keep a generally low profile. But when otitis occurs in in your feline veterinary patients, it can be vexing.read more
View ArticleManaging canine atopy: It’s all about strategy
Addressing atopic dermatitis in your patients requires a multifaceted approach. Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Darin Dell outlines diagnostic dilemmas, treatment tips and the importance (as always) of...
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