Jon D. Plant, DVM, DACVD

Resident bacteria are normal inhabitants and are able to grow on normal skin.

The skin and hair of newborn dogs and cats undergoes significant change between birth and six months of age.

Demodicosis is one of the most common skin diseases of dogs.

Diseases primarily affecting the nails and nail folds are relatively uncommon in dogs and cats.

Three species of fungi are responsible for most cases of dermatophytosis in dogs and cats.

Malassezia spp. are second only to Staphylococcus in terms of the frequency recovered from canine ear cultures.

Few organisms elicit as much concern in the field of small animal dermatology as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

The importance of topical therapy for pets should not be underestimated.