Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD

Why you might be just scratching the surface when addressing otitis in your patients.

When the going gets gross, get going on finding solutions that preserve both the health of the pet and the human-animal bond.

Pet owners will feel better with critical input from team members.

Can you correctly identify the underlying invader in this dog's smelly, painful ear? Take this image quiz (sponsored by Bayer) and find out.

Answer A: Staphylococcus aureus - Incorrect Staphylococcus aureus is a coccoid gram-positive bacterium often detected on human skin. It is rarely seen on the skin or in the ears of a canine patient.Try again!Return to quiz.

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Melissa Hall takes the "Oh, mercy!" out of MRSA.

Are you interested in cutaneous cytology but unsure of how best to collect samples? You're in luck! Read this practical guide and you will be swabbing ears and tail folds like a pro in no time.

An expert's #1 hack for paw licking pooches

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Melissa Hall wants to make sure you're not just scratching the surface of this common dermatologic disease.