Dermatology

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. Heres the latest on potentially fatal skin diseases in small animals.

A veterinary patient presents with symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophybut dont tuck your tail at a patients odd nails! Heres all you need to know about this common inflammatory disease.

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Darin Dell weighs in on some particularly perplexing aspects of this ear-itating condition.

No, there isnt 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 path.

Hungry for more information on food allergies, and the associated dermatologic conditions in dogs? Use these tips to help your veterinary team discern dietary sensitivities in your patients.

Pet owners want a fast fix for pets skin issues, but you know thats not how it works. Because the disease process and clients expectations are at odds from the very beginning, its on you to build a healthy foundation for a successful outcome. Here are some tips to help.

Hitting a brick wall with your dermatology patients? If your recommendations for topical therapies are going nowhere, make sure youre not inadvertently doing anything on this list.

When things go awry with the stratum corneuma bricks-and-mortar structure of corneocytes and lipidsatopic dermatitis may be a result. Researchers are trying to fit the pieces together.

Topical treatments can be a useful adjunct in atopic dermatitis, but appropriate veterinary client and patient selection are essential for success.

Stop shaking your head and plugging your ears ... use these tools to take the aggravation out of your otitis casesand get used to seeing healthy ears, happy pets and grateful clients. (With an educational grant provided by Bayer)

Newer testing methods, administration routes and adjuvants show promise for mainstream use in veterinary patients.

Help your veterinary clients know what to do when they spot flakes in their dogs coat.

Benefit from these dermatology lessons for scoping out conditions in dogs and cats, many of which were learned after difficult or awkward moments.

Veterinary clients may not realize that the dandruff theyre seeing could be a more serious condition. Heres what to do when this question comes up.

Veterinary dermatologist Lynette Cole spent months working with a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Hank suffering from bilateral otitis externa. Here are some of the takeaways from the case you might want to dog-ear for your future reference.

Veterinary pharmacology expert Dr. Dawn Boothe addresses the possible pitfall of generics, the finer points of fluoroquinolones and the appropriate application of amoxicillin.

Treating otitis can sometimes feel as comically hopeless as an overexcited puppy trying to complete an obstacle course. Ooof, right? Here two experts offer practical advice on how to overcome treatment obstacles and achieve top-dog status in the eyes of veterinary clients.

Before you send dog owners home with medicine to put in a patient's ears, make sure you've walked through the steps (and teaching tips) in this handout.

The agonizing wait is over. Here, find advice and best practices from veterinary dermatologists around the country for diagnosing and treating otitis.

Avoid injured paw pads and muddy floors with these veterinary solutions.

Ear, skin disease more common in chocolate Labrador retrievers than black or yellow, study finds.

Pustules, crusts and hot spots not your thing? These basic treatment options have you covered for most casesyou can always refer the rest.

Give your clients some solid info about ear inflammation and infection with this handout.

Dr. Laura Wilson has tips to help you protect your veterinary patients skin from the harsh effects of too much sun.

Catch a few ideas floating between your veterinary colleagues' ears on managing otitis in dogs and cats.