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Allergic Dermatitis
Exceptionally good site covering the various types of skin allergies, the diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. Several photos are especially helpful.

"Allergic Skin Diseases"
Good overview on allergies in dogs.

Allergy Signs - food vs. airborne
Different allergens are discussed, as are types of allergies and signs seen in dogs.

Atopic Dermatitis
Excellent site with photos and diagrams of atopy, how to diagnose and treat. This page takes a little while to load due to graphics, but worth the wait.

Ear Infections
Discussion on this condition, commonly seen with allergies, by Tate Allen, DVM. Also known as Otitis Externa.

Ear Infections
Photo tutorial on how to properly restrain a pet for cleaning the ears, and how to clean the ear canals.

Flea Allergy Dermatitis
By Joe Bodewes, DVM, Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.

Food Allergies
How to rule out other types of allergies and proceed with different food trials in the itchy pet. At the end of the article, find information on itch relief, inhalant allergies, and sarcoptic mange.

Lick Granuloma
Also known as Acral Lick Granuloma, read about this condition where licking of the paw area causes a large sore and how to treat it. This condition may be seen with allergies.

Lick Granuloma
More information on this condition, from Vet Info.

Pets With Allergies
Excellent resources from the About.com Guide to Allergies (people and pet information).

Fleas, flea allergy and flea control
By Candace A. Sousa, DVM. Featured in Dermatology Online Journal 3(2): 7.

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