DERMATOLOGY FOR ANIMALS
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Specializing in allergies, ears and skin health for your pet.
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Animal Dermatology FAQs
Animal Dermatology FAQs
Thank you for visiting our website. Below you will find disease information on common (and some not so common) seen dermatological diseases. If you don't see something you are looking for feel free to contact us or check back. We do add more info. sheets from time to time.
Acral lick granuloma
Acral lick granuloma
The causes of acral lick granulomas include infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or mites; ...
The causes of acral lick granulomas include infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or mites; ...
Allergy Discharge Injectable
Allergy Discharge Injectable
Injectable Allergen Instructions, Keep the allergen vial refrigerated. Do not freeze...
Injectable Allergen Instructions, Keep the allergen vial refrigerated. Do not freeze...
Allergy Discharge Sublingual
Allergy Discharge Sublingual
If you notice increased itching consistently after the allergen is administered, please...
If you notice increased itching consistently after the allergen is administered, please...
Allergy treatment options (Treatment options for Allergies in Pets)
Allergy treatment options (Treatment options for Allergies in Pets)
Pets with allergies to pollen, grass, or dust are affected with atopic dermatitis...
Pets with allergies to pollen, grass, or dust are affected with atopic dermatitis...
Alopecia X
Alopecia X
An incompletely understood disorder often associated with abnormal levels of...
An incompletely understood disorder often associated with abnormal levels of...
Anal sac infections
Anal sac infections
The cause of anal sac infections is unknown. Excessive anal gland fluid production...
The cause of anal sac infections is unknown. Excessive anal gland fluid production...
Atopy
Atopy
The most common allergens include airborne pollens such as grasses, trees, weeds...
The most common allergens include airborne pollens such as grasses, trees, weeds...
Blastomycosis
Blastomycosis
The causative agent of the disease is Blastomyces dermatidis,a fungus. Most cases...
The causative agent of the disease is Blastomyces dermatidis,a fungus. Most cases...
Canine flank alopecia
Canine flank alopecia
An incompletely understood disorder which causes seasonally recurrent hair loss...
An incompletely understood disorder which causes seasonally recurrent hair loss...
Canine eosinophilic furunculosis
Canine eosinophilic furunculosis
The exact etiology and pathogenesis of this disease is not known but it is...
The exact etiology and pathogenesis of this disease is not known but it is...
Cheyletiella
Cheyletiella
Cheyletiellosis is caused by infestation of large mites who live on the surface of the skin...
Cheyletiellosis is caused by infestation of large mites who live on the surface of the skin...
Color dilution alopecia
Color dilution alopecia
This is a genetic defect affecting the way pigment is distributed in the hairs of affected dogs...
This is a genetic defect affecting the way pigment is distributed in the hairs of affected dogs...
Culture and Sensitivity
Culture and Sensitivity
This is a genetic defect affecting the way pigment is distributed in the hairs of affected dogs...
This is a genetic defect affecting the way pigment is distributed in the hairs of affected dogs...
Cushings disease
Cushings disease
The exact events that lead to the development of Cushing’s disease are not known at this...
The exact events that lead to the development of Cushing’s disease are not known at this...
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis
Hereditary, immune-mediated condition of the skin and muscles in dogs and...
Hereditary, immune-mediated condition of the skin and muscles in dogs and...
Demodicosis (demodex mite, demodectic mange)
Demodicosis (demodex mite, demodectic mange)
Localized demodicosis usually is passed from the mother to her nursing puppies after...
Localized demodicosis usually is passed from the mother to her nursing puppies after...
Discoid lupus
Discoid lupus
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the animal’s own ...
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the animal’s own ...
Dust mite allergy
Dust mite allergy
Dust mites (also known as house dust mites) are very small animals that are not visible...
Dust mites (also known as house dust mites) are very small animals that are not visible...
Ear (aural) hematoma
Ear (aural) hematoma
The cause is due most commonly to self-inflicted trauma such as scratching and shaking...
The cause is due most commonly to self-inflicted trauma such as scratching and shaking...
Ear infections
Ear infections
Possible causes of otitis externa, which may lead to infections of the middle and inner ear...
Possible causes of otitis externa, which may lead to infections of the middle and inner ear...
Ear mites
Ear mites
Ear mites are passed from one animal to another through close contact...
Ear mites are passed from one animal to another through close contact...
Environmental cleaning for cats with ringworm
Environmental cleaning for cats with ringworm
Dermatophytosis, commonly called ringworm, is a fungal infection of the fur and skin of ...
Dermatophytosis, commonly called ringworm, is a fungal infection of the fur and skin of ...
Eosinophilic granuloma complex in cats
Eosinophilic granuloma complex in cats
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex is made up of three different disease presentations...
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex is made up of three different disease presentations...
Eosinophilic granuloma complex in dogs
Eosinophilic granuloma complex in dogs
The cause is unknown however there is some evidence that the lesions could be due to an...
The cause is unknown however there is some evidence that the lesions could be due to an...
Epitheliotropic lymphoma
Epitheliotropic lymphoma
Epitheliotropic lymphoma is a malignant cancer arising from T lymphocytes. There is some...
Epitheliotropic lymphoma is a malignant cancer arising from T lymphocytes. There is some...
Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme
The cause of this condition is unknown. Precipitating factors include medications...
The cause of this condition is unknown. Precipitating factors include medications...
Feline herpesvirus dermatitis
Feline herpesvirus dermatitis
Feline herpesvirus-1 causes an upper respiratory disease and skin/oral ulceration...
Feline herpesvirus-1 causes an upper respiratory disease and skin/oral ulceration...
Flea allergy dermatitis
Flea allergy dermatitis
When a flea sucks blood from a pet, it passes its saliva into the animal’s skin. Animals...
When a flea sucks blood from a pet, it passes its saliva into the animal’s skin. Animals...
Flea control
Flea control
The goals of treatment are to alleviate the animal’s allergic reaction to fleas...
The goals of treatment are to alleviate the animal’s allergic reaction to fleas...
Food allergy
Food allergy
Dogs and cats, like humans, can develop hypersensitivities to specific food ingredients...
Dogs and cats, like humans, can develop hypersensitivities to specific food ingredients...
Hepatocutaneous syndrome
Hepatocutaneous syndrome
Hepatocutaneous syndrome is a disease characterized by degeneration of the skin cells...
Hepatocutaneous syndrome is a disease characterized by degeneration of the skin cells...
Histiocytoma
Histiocytoma
A benign, usually self-limiting tumor of mononuclear white blood cells in the skin...
A benign, usually self-limiting tumor of mononuclear white blood cells in the skin...
Histiocytosis
Histiocytosis
Reactive histiocytosis is due to an immune-mediated proliferation of a type of white blood...
Reactive histiocytosis is due to an immune-mediated proliferation of a type of white blood...
Hot spots
Hot spots
Potential underlying causes for hot spots include parasites (especially fleas or scabies mites)...
Potential underlying causes for hot spots include parasites (especially fleas or scabies mites)...
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
This condition is a result of a decrease in production and release of the T4 and/ or T3...
This condition is a result of a decrease in production and release of the T4 and/ or T3...
Idiopathic sterile granuloma & pyogranuloma
Idiopathic sterile granuloma & pyogranuloma
This disease is uncommon in dogs and very rare in cats. Any dog, of any sex or breed can...
This disease is uncommon in dogs and very rare in cats. Any dog, of any sex or breed can...
Infundibular keratinizing acanthoma
Infundibular keratinizing acanthoma
This type of skin tumor is an uncommon, benign neoplasm which are believed to arise from...
This type of skin tumor is an uncommon, benign neoplasm which are believed to arise from...
Initial visit allergy packet
Initial visit allergy packet
Informational handouts presented at first appointment...
Informational handouts presented at first appointment...
Juvenile cellulitis
Juvenile cellulitis
The cause is unknown although there seems to be a problem in the immune system of...
The cause is unknown although there seems to be a problem in the immune system of...
Mast cell tumor
Mast cell tumor
Mast cell tumors are neoplasms (cancer) that arise from mast cells in the connective tissue...
Mast cell tumors are neoplasms (cancer) that arise from mast cells in the connective tissue...
Mosquito bite hypersensitivity
Mosquito bite hypersensitivity
Mosquito bite hypersensitivity is a clinical entity in cats living in or near mosquito...
Mosquito bite hypersensitivity is a clinical entity in cats living in or near mosquito...
MRSA
MRSA
Staphylococcal bacteria (Staph) are normal inhabitants of the skin of people and animals...
Staphylococcal bacteria (Staph) are normal inhabitants of the skin of people and animals...
MRSP
MRSP
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius is a species of Staph...
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius is a species of Staph...
Opportunistic mycobacterosis
Opportunistic mycobacterosis
This is an uncommon disease in cats and rare in dogs. Animals with areas of trauma...
This is an uncommon disease in cats and rare in dogs. Animals with areas of trauma...
Pattern baldness
Pattern baldness
A breed-associated genetic disorder of hair follicle miniaturization...
A breed-associated genetic disorder of hair follicle miniaturization...
Panniculitis
Panniculitis
Panniculitis is inflammation of the subcutaneous, or fatty layer, of the skin...
Panniculitis is inflammation of the subcutaneous, or fatty layer, of the skin...
Pemphigus foliaceus
Pemphigus foliaceus
Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune disease whereby antibodies produced by...
Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune disease whereby antibodies produced by...
Perianal fistulas
Perianal fistulas
Perianal fistulas are caused by inflammation of the tissues around the anus causing extensive...
Perianal fistulas are caused by inflammation of the tissues around the anus causing extensive...
Pododermatitis
Pododermatitis
The most common cause of pododermatitis is allergy, especially atopy (environmental allergy)...
The most common cause of pododermatitis is allergy, especially atopy (environmental allergy)...
Primary secretory otitis media
Primary secretory otitis media
An association exists between PSOM, which is the formation of a sterile mucus...
An association exists between PSOM, which is the formation of a sterile mucus...
Pyoderma
Pyoderma
Common underlying causes for bacterial skin infections include trauma, allergies...
Common underlying causes for bacterial skin infections include trauma, allergies...
Ringworm
Ringworm
Ringworm is transmitted from the environment to the animal. The fungus can infect the hair...
Ringworm is transmitted from the environment to the animal. The fungus can infect the hair...
Sarcoptic (scabies) mange
Sarcoptic (scabies) mange
Canine scabies is highly contagious. Transmission occurs through direct contact with a ...
Canine scabies is highly contagious. Transmission occurs through direct contact with a ...
Sebaceous adenitis
Sebaceous adenitis
The cause of sebaceous adenitis is unknown but the end result is inflammation of the ...
The cause of sebaceous adenitis is unknown but the end result is inflammation of the ...
Sebaceous adenoma
Sebaceous adenoma
A benign tumor of the oil gland (sebaceous) cells of the skin. Although these...
A benign tumor of the oil gland (sebaceous) cells of the skin. Although these...
Schnauzer comedo syndrome
Schnauzer comedo syndrome
A breed-related acne-like keratinization disorder causing dilation of hair follicles on the back...
A breed-related acne-like keratinization disorder causing dilation of hair follicles on the back...
Skinny on skin testing
Skinny on skin testing
Skin testing, or intradermal allergy testing (IDAT), is a diagnostic procedure that...
Skin testing, or intradermal allergy testing (IDAT), is a diagnostic procedure that...
Solar dermatitis
Solar dermatitis
Canine solar dermatitis or chronic sun damage to the skin is a common dermatologic disorder...
Canine solar dermatitis or chronic sun damage to the skin is a common dermatologic disorder...
Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinomas are common malignant neoplasms of the dog and cat, arising...
Squamous cell carcinomas are common malignant neoplasms of the dog and cat, arising...
Sublingual vs. Injectable
Sublingual vs. Injectable
After intradermal allergy testing, you will choose between injectable immunotherapy and...
After intradermal allergy testing, you will choose between injectable immunotherapy and...
Symmetric lupoid onychodystrophy
Symmetric lupoid onychodystrophy
SLO has been described in dogs. German Shepherds appear predisposed. The highest...
SLO has been described in dogs. German Shepherds appear predisposed. The highest...
Valley fever
Valley fever
The causative organism is Coccidioides immitis, a fungus which lives in the soil of the desert...
The causative organism is Coccidioides immitis, a fungus which lives in the soil of the desert...
Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels resulting in compromise of blood supply to...
Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels resulting in compromise of blood supply to...
Video otoscopy
Video otoscopy
Video otoscopy of the ears is a specialized procedure performed under general anesthesia...
Video otoscopy of the ears is a specialized procedure performed under general anesthesia...
Viral papillomas
Viral papillomas
Papillomas are common in the dog with several different syndromes that are recognized...
Papillomas are common in the dog with several different syndromes that are recognized...
Vitamin A responsive dermatosis
Vitamin A responsive dermatosis
Vitamin A-responsive dermatosis is an incompletely understood disorder of skin...
Vitamin A-responsive dermatosis is an incompletely understood disorder of skin...
Vitiligo
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a hereditary disorder of skin and/or hair pigment loss, and is caused by...
Vitiligo is a hereditary disorder of skin and/or hair pigment loss, and is caused by...