Dermatology
Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome
Feline allergic disease has undergone a recent change in terminology. Feline atopic skin syndrome (FASS) refers explicitly to allergic skin disease induced by environmental allergens.Dermatology
Allergen Immunotherapy for Canine Atopic Dermatitis: An Update
Learn how allergen immunotherapy is used to treat environmental hypersensitivities by shifting the canine patient’s abnormal immune response toward a state of tolerance.
Dermatology
Review of Pemphigus Foliaceus in Dogs and Cats
Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common autoimmune skin disease in dogs and cats.
Dermatology
Dermatophytoses in Dogs and Cats
Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic but curable disease. Establishing whether a patient is completely cured should be supported by a combination of resolution of clinical signs and negative culture.Dermatology
Treating Otitis Externa in Dogs
Half the battle of treating otitis externa is figuring out the underlying cause and type.
Dermatology
Diagnostic Approach to the Pruritic Dog
A pruritic work-up should include getting a thorough history, eliminating infectious or parasitic causes before leaping into an allergic skin disease assessment, and leaving atopic dermatitis as a last-resort diagnosis.
Dermatology
A Clinical Approach to Alopecia in Cats
The workup of alopecia in cats involves a combination of thorough history, categorization, and use of targeted investigative techniques.
Dermatology
Treating Canine Superficial Pyoderma in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance
Veterinarians can help reduce antimicrobial resistance by taking a measured approach and reducing the use of antimicrobials, especially systemic antimicrobials.
Dermatology
TCVM for Treating Autoimmune Skin Diseases
With proper training, traditional Chinese veterinary medicine modalities (specifically acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy) can be easily implemented in clinical settings to empower Western practice for better patient-centered care.