Tick-borne diseases march into all 50 states, survey says March 1, 2008

Orlando, Fla — A new survey shows that tick populations are not only increasing in number but tick-borne diseases are showing up in every state in the country.

Myths, truths about drugs prescribed in veterinary dermatology July 1, 2007 By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

There has been an ongoing debate over ototoxicity produced by topical medications.

Therapies to get patients through a tough allergy season June 1, 2007 By: Alice Jeromin, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

This allergy season in the Midwest appears to be one of the worst in memory.

Pemphigus foliaceus: Chronic cases typical, challenging to treat January 1, 2007 By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

As the years go by, I am amazed by the number of difficult cases that I continue to see in my practice.

Canine demodicosis: Serious disease requires aggressive therapy November 1, 2006 By: Alice Jeromin, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

The immune system plays a role in the development of juvenile- and adult-onset demodicosis.

Otitis: Inside look at pathogenesis, treatment and prevention September 1, 2006 By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

It seems that pinnal inflammation is much easier to treat than canal inflammation.

Cheyletiella: the under-diagnosed mite August 1, 2006 By: Alice Jeromin, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

In our practice we actually see more cases of Cheyletiella mites "walking dandruff" than fleas!

Two unusual cases of facial dermatitis in cats April 1, 2006 By: Alice Jeromin, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

We are just now determining the best concentration levels to run a skin test for food-storage mites.

Treating atopy: Keep patients comfortable without causing harm October 1, 2005 By: Alice Jeromin, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

Most clients don't realize that dust mites are found in bedding, carpet, upholstery and mattresses — not in furnace ducts.