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Dogs and cats get skin allergies, parasites, and bacteria. Skin health is vital to pet wellness. If your pet needs help, contact us. We are in The Beaches area in Toronto.
- Pitfall 1: Failure to Obtain A Complete History
- Pitfall 2: Histopathology—Performing It Too Late in The Course of Disease
- Pitfall 3: Appropriate Antibiotic Use
- Pitfall 4: Not Obtaining Good Skin Scrapings
- Pitfall 5: Forgetting The Power of The Flea
In veterinary medicine, the history often plays an essential role in helping us formulate a list of differential diagnoses. Obtaining a thorough history is CRITICAL and one of the most important parts of the dermatologic examination. Two ways to ensure that a comprehensive history is obtained are: 1. Have clients fill out dermatologic history forms...
The main pitfall encountered with regard to histopathology in veterinary dermatology is performing biopsies too late in the course of disease or biopsying lesions that are unlikely to give an accurate diagnosis. Key points to consider include: Know when to biopsy. Biopsying lesions early in the course of disease (Figure 1) is important. In addition...
In the past, antibiotic use in dermatology was synonymous with use of cephalosporins. Now, with the advent of the many methicillin-resistant infections (and the social awareness this has created), choosing the appropriate antibiotic, the proper dose, and the correct length of treatment is critically important.
Skin scrapings and cytologic samples are the heart of dermatology diagnostics. These diagnostics: 1. Are simple to perform 2. Help narrow the differential list considerably 3. Provide additional clinic income. However, not all skin scrapings are created equal. The key is deciding what parasite is suspected—this information determines where and how ...
Despite modern advances in flea control, flea allergic dermatitis is the most common skin disease seen in small animal practice around the world. Why is this the case when newer, more effective products are available and most small animal practitioners are very aware of flea allergic dermatitis in dogs and cats? Not surprisingly, the most difficult...
Our vet team offers a range of dermatology services for cats and dogs, including oral medications, creams, injections and acupuncture to treat skin conditions.
Does your cat or dog have skin issues? Redness, lumps, excessive scratching? We can help diagnose and treat hormonal imbalances, allergies, infections and parasites.
V.A.D.E.R. Clinic can provide you with the best individualized allergy, skin, and ear care for your pet. Referral Policy. Although self-referral appointments are accepted, our clinic acts as a referral veterinary dermatology specialty practice.
Please contact our hospital if you suspect that your pet may suffer from any of these problems. We provide dermatology treatment for skin diseases such as allergy, ringworm, pyoderma, ear infection, mites, fleas, pruritis (itching and scratching).
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Dermatology (Skin) Skin problems are common in dogs and cats and can be caused by hormonal disorders, allergies, infections, or parasites such as fleas and mites. These issues can be difficult to treat and should be addressed promptly.
