Idea Exchange: Skin scrape without the blade

Article

To prevent accidental lacerations during a skin scrape, I use a stainless steel microspatula with a flat-ended blade (Fisher Scientific).

To prevent accidental lacerations during a skin scrape, I use a stainless steel microspatula with a flat-ended blade (Fisher Scientific). It is especially useful when a skin scrape for mites is needed around the eyes or other sensitive areas. This tool is just as effective as a No. 10 scalpel blade but is much safer. It can also be easily cleaned and reused.

Dr. Valerie Price

Glen Allen, Va.

Newsletter

From exam room tips to practice management insights, get trusted veterinary news delivered straight to your inbox—subscribe to dvm360.

Subscribe Now!
Recent Videos
Related Content
Allergic dermatitis in dogs

Access to canine dermatitis therapy may soon expand to Europe

Kristen Coppock Crossley, MA
June 13th 2025
Article

Elanco Animal Health’s ilunocitinib tablet (Zenrelia) was approved by the FDA in 2024.

Read More

Dermatology red flags and allergy mimickers

Dermatology red flags and allergy mimickers

Caitlin McCafferty, Editor
December 4th 2024
Podcast

Meghan Solc, DVM, DACVD, shares common dos and don'ts when it comes to the itchy client in your clinic, plus how to communicate better with clients

Listen

FDA approves Mometamax Single

FDA approves Mometamax Single

Caitlin McCafferty, Editor
May 8th 2025
Article

The latest canine otitis externa medication is the only FDA-approved, 1-dose, in-clinic treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other pathogens.

Read More

Podcast CE: Topical therapy for dermatologic cases

Podcast CE: Topical therapy for dermatologic cases

Shannon Stolz, Senior Editor of Special Projects
December 1st 2023
Podcast

Learn and earn 0.25 credits online with dvm360 Flex

Listen

Talking to clients about fungal infection prevention

Talking to clients about fungal infection prevention

Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DACVD, DECVD, DACVM;Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor
April 11th 2025
Article

Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DACVD, DECVD, DACVM discusses preventive measures to reduce the risk of dermatophyte infection

Read More

Diagnostic tests for identifying dermatophytes

Diagnostic tests for identifying dermatophytes

Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DACVD, DECVD, DACVM;Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor
April 2nd 2025
Article

Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DACVD, DECVD, DACVM, discusses diagnostic techniques for dermatophytosis

Read More

© 2025 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.