Dermatology

Results from a pilot study show promise for a new atopic dermatitis treatment from KindredBio.

Usually found in shelter situations, dermatophytosis can be hard to diagnose before cats are released to their new homes. Is there a better way than fungal culture?

The veterinary team at this Florida hospital has been trying wearable sensors for patients to get round-the-clock, at-home data for dermatology, nutrition and post-surgery issues.

In this video, Jennie Tait, AHT, RVT, VTS (Dermatology), from Yu of Guelph Veterinary in Ontario, Canada, discusses the top challenge for diagnosing cases with dermatological clues.

Jennie Tait, AHT, RVT, VTS, from Yu of Guelph Veterinary Dermatology in Ontario, Canada, discusses how a patient's health history offers clues in determining dermatology.

Specializing in dermatology requires detective-like work to distinguish what your patient might be suffering from.

From pathogenesis to prognosis, heres what you need to know to help your veterinary patients (and their humans) cope with this scaly condition.

A lot goes into diagnosing skin conditions. Here’s what you should know.

When it seems like a pet has a dermatology issue, what happens next? Is it right off to the veterinary hospital, or do pet owners skip the DVM and head for Dr. Google? Data from the Pet Owner Paths study illuminates the differences between you and your clients on what happens next.

Why you might be just scratching the surface when addressing otitis in your patients.

Topicals, systemics, antibacterials, antifungals, glucocorticoids The list of potential therapies is long, but with the right diagnostic information and patient history details, you can formulate a regimen that gets those ears under control.

Get a cutting answer from this veterinary dermatology expert before you see your next case.

Educate your veterinary clients on the basics otitis externa, media and interna and how youll get to a diagnosis.

An infection's recurrent nature stems from the many factors at play in your veterinary patients' poor sore ears. Here's what to note in the exam room to keep on top of it and stop the cycle.

The US Department of Agriculture has expanded the indication for Cytopoint (Zoetis) to include allergic dermatitis in dogs.

When it comes to diagnosing that crusty veterinary patient with otitis, Dr. Laura Wilson says youre gonna need to put your best cytology slide forward.

State of Pet Health Report highlights rise in prevalence that parallels increase in flea infestations in veterinary patients.

When the owner of a Lhasa apso with chronic otitis refused to bring her dog in for a recheck, I turned the problem into a new policy at my veterinary hospital.

If you have an end-stage otitis case thats not a candidate for surgery, PBMT can help manage some of the clinical signs.

Photobiomodulation can improve healing—and quality of life—for veterinary patients with a host of health conditions.

Recurrent, multidrug-resistant skin infections that present with scaling and ulcerated, crusting lesions are signs of this condition.

A recent study examined whether sucralfate inhibited growth of common pathogenic bacteria, such as Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus.

A retrospective study showed that, while remission rates were high, immunosuppressive therapy rarely cured the dermatologic disorder.

Sample was taken from the dorsal trunk of an 8-year-old male golden retriever.

Some cases of pyoderma will inevitably require flexibility with regard to a pet owner’s budget and treatment preferences.

These types of skin diseases fall into 2 categories.

Growing antibiotic resistance has complicated the treatment of bacterial skin conditions. Here’s what to consider when making therapeutic decisions for your patients.

This pup has a history of chronic allergies but was doing well. What happened?

Stephen D. White, DVM, DACVD, professor of medicine and epidemiology at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, explains the most common causes of otitis in dogs and cats.

Banfield Pet Hospital’s 2018 State of Pet Health Report outlines the prevalence of the 3 most common types of pet allergies.