Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD

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

When faced with an ear appointment, work as a veterinary team to examine Spots behavior from the reception area to the exam room.

You know shedding is normal, but your veterinary clients (who are likely covered in dog or cat hair) may not. Heres how to handle concerns about excessive shedding.

When clients have questions about their pet's derm condition, help them out with this printable handout.

Otitis in cats may not be common in your veterinary clinic-but here's a quick update to prep for the next time you see a cat with itchy ears.

Veterinary professionals, lend me your ear! Pain, otitis and anxiety are a combination not many want to mess with, but Ive got some tips and tricks worth listening to.

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

Although it's uncommon, you'll sometimes see a cat with signs of otitis externa. Use these practical tips so you're not fighting the allergies forever.

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).

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

Oh, those vexing veterinary dermatologic signs. Don't be fooled by them-examine samples first.

These three skin diseases arent zebrastheyre more like donkeys. Learn to recognize their hoofbeats so you dont miss the diagnosis.

Red, itchy skin is more than just an annoying problem. It negatively affects a dogs quality of life and can lead to secondary infections. Fortunately, this overview of your therapeutic options and step-by-step treatment strategy can help you provide relief to your itchy patientsand as a bonus, this veterinary dermatologist throws in a few treatment tricks of the trade.