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February 5th 2025
In this Q&A, Marty Becker, DVM, Elite FFCP-V and Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP (Canine and Feline), Elite FFCP-III share extensive advice on how to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress in patients
January 29th 2025
How to stay on "top" of atopy (Proceedings)
August 1st 2008Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopy and previously called allergic inhalant dermatitis, is considered to be a genetically based condition whereby the animal develops an IgE antibody response to environmental proteins resulting in disease, most commonly allergic dermatitis.
Recognizing dermatologic effects of steroids
August 1st 2008I am often asked about what can be done for "dry skin" for patients on chemotherapy, where steroid is a part of that chemotherapy. However, it is not only patients on steroid for chemotherapy; some canine and feline patients have varying degrees of sensitivity to steroids and the changes they produce in the skin.
New study confirms benefits of nutritional management for atopic dogs (Sponsored by Iams)
July 1st 2008The article breaks down the method and results of a double-blind study that compares the performance of three commercial veterinary diets during in-home management of clinical signs in atopic dogs. Also included Case study Cindy
A challenging case: Glucagonoma-associated superficial necrolytic dermatitis in a dog
March 1st 2008An 8-year-old 46.3-lb (21-kg) female spayed mixed-breed dog was referred to the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for evaluation of lethargy, inappetence, weight loss, and alopecia of several months' duration.
A technician's role in dermatologic exams (Sponsored by Lilly)
March 1st 2008As a veterinary technician, the vital role you play with dermatology patients cannot be emphasized enough. Obtaining an accurate history, correctly performing diagnostic procedures, and educating clients are essential for the successful management of patients with dermatologic conditions.
Flea bites cause FAD (Sponsored by Lilly)
March 1st 2008Despite modern advances in flea control, flea allergy dermatitis continues to be the most common skin disease seen in general small animal practice. Practitioners and technicians must diffuse owners' belief that it is impossible for ectoparasites to exist on their pets.
Blood feeding & flea allergy dermatitis (Sponsored by Lilly)
March 1st 2008Most flea-control products kill fleas fast enough to interfere with most egg production, which breaks the flea life cycle. However, they're not able to prevent fleas from biting and feeding before they are killed. This article can provide insight into the potential effectiveness of flea-control compounds in controlling flea bites and managing flea allergy dermatitis.
The veterinary technician's role: Dermatology & parasitoloy (Sponsored by Lilly)
March 1st 2008Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common dermatologic disease of dogs. As a veterinary technician, you need to understand why managing flea bites is so improtant for allergic dogs-so you can relate this important information to clients.