Tag Archives: veterinary dermatology

The quick and dirty on ear canal cytology

Posted on April 15, 2012 by skinvet

Continuing with my focus on diagnostic tips, today I’ll share my approach to ear canal cytology in dogs and cats.  As you know already, this is a simple, but valuable test that should be recommended whenever otitis externa is suspected, … Continue reading →

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Diagnosing Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Posted on March 30, 2012 by skinvet

How do you diagnose atopic dermatitis in a dog?  That’s right.  Based upon clinical features.  Serum IgE and intradermal testing can be used to identify potential allergens, but the tests are not sensitive or specific enough to rely upon for … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Better Skin Scrapings

Posted on March 24, 2012 by skinvet

What can I possibly teach you about that most basic test in veterinary dermatology, the skin scraping? Taking a skin scraping seems like a simple enough technique, yet at least once per month I am able to find a mite … Continue reading →

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