Dermatology

Your response? Try these communication remedies for at-home dermatologic treatments gleaned from Dr. Google. The goal: Help the pet without shaming the client.

When in one ear and out the other becomes a nonstop annoyance. (Shutterstock)James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM, knows ears and the problems that can erupt.

These mites cause hair loss, red skin, scabbing and lots of itching and scratching for your veterinary clients' dogs. Tell 'em all about it with this PDF handout.

Pets with dermatologic issues can easily overwhelm their owners with the treatments they require. But veterinary technicians have the power to lighten and enlighten their loads.

To get to the bottom of a tough otitis presentation in a patient, it's time for technicians to perform a little sleuthing.

You hate to see these painful areas in your veterinary patients. Pass on this handout to help your clients overcome themand prevent them.

You mite as well read up, because veterinary dermatologist Dr. Allison Kirby says a lot has changed in the past six years.

Are brachycephalic breeds doomed for a lifetime of poor health? New data does not look promising for the pug and its fellow flat-nosed friends.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, says that most veterinarians have everything they need to diagnose just about any type of skin disease.

Advice to allay "Just what am I giving my pet?" veterinary client concerns about flea control products.

Cytology slip-ups to avoid, biopsy tips to try and why you need to perform complete blood count and chemistry tests (even when the veterinary patients spirits and energy level are high).

"I tell veterinary clients, 'If you don't come back for a recheck, even if the animal looks good, then you've wasted my time, your time and your money.'" CVC educator James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM, helpfully but truthfully addresses the real elephant in the room when a dog has otitis and needs medicine at home.

Drug becomes the first monoclonal antibody licensed to help control the clinical signs associated with atopic dermatitis in dogs.

An elimination diet trial is the only way to diagnose a food allergy in a dog or cat. Heres a step-by-step guide for selecting and conducting an elimination diet trial.

We think Dale Carnegie would love this application of his philosophy to dermatologic disease in veterinary patients.

The itchy, growing wound also contains small, gritty masses. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Suspect a food allergy? Run an elimination diet trial-and do it right!

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, discusses methods to prevent the transmission of dermatophytes from animals to humans.

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

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, discusses the principles of treating dermatophytosis.

Managing a one-time case of otitis is bad enough. Treating difficult cases? Insert exasperated sounds here. Dont worry, weve got your back.

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Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, explains the importance of knowing which species caused dermatophytosis in your pet.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, discusses the diagnosis of dermatophytosis.