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Allergies
(Food)
How to rule out other types of allergies and proceed with different food trials
in the itchy pet.
Cheyletiella
(Mites)
Overview of this skin parasite, commonly known as Walking Dandruff.
Cheyletiella
(Rabbit Fur Mite)
See a photo of this mite and learn all about infestation and treatment.
Cheyletiella
(Mites)
Diagrams of this parasite, from Hill's Pet Foods.
Cheyletiella
(Mites)
Enlarged photo of this parasite, showing the large front "claws"
that are characteristic for this mite.
Cheyletiella
in Humans
Article discussing human infestation with Cheyletiella and sarcoptes (scabies) mites. Photos included of dog and human patients.
Ear
Infections
Discussion on this condition, also known as Otitis Externa, by Tate
Allen, DVM.
Ear
Mites
Learn about ear mites (a.k.a. Otodectes cynotis) and the treatment for ear mite infestation.
Ear
Mites in Dogs
Detailed article about ear mite infestation and treatment (with photos), by Dr. Debra Primovic.
Ear
Mites
Overview of this common ear problem, covering primarily symptoms and treatment.
Fleas
Click here to learn to all about about fleas. (separate page of listings
devoted to fleas).
Be
Free of Fleas! Part I
A discussion of the flea lifecycle, and why it is important to understand
for total flea control.
Be
Free of Fleas! Part II
Make the fleas flee! Learn about the variety of flea products that are
available today, and why using a combination of products is essential to be
flea-free.
Hot
Spots
Learn about this common skin condition, how to take care of it, and how to
keep your dog cool and comfortable.
Lipomas - see "Skin Tumors" farther down on this page
Pemphigus
Overview of the various types of Pemphigus, from Vet Info.
Pemphigus
Focus on autoimmune diseases involving the oral cavity. Eosinophilic
Myositis is also covered.
Autoimmune Skin Disease And Pemphigus Foliaceus
Detailed Q & A format covering autoimmune skin disease questions, from Kevin Byrne, DVM, ACVD.
Pemphigus
Complex
Detailed statistical synopsis on this disease, geared toward veterinary professionals.
Pemphigus
Foliaceus
Excellent overview in Question and Answer (Q & A) format, from the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
Pemphigus
Foliaceus
Brief overview of this disease, with a more detailed description of the "tissue
bank" set up at Texas A & M University for the future study of Akita
skin disease.
Pemphigus
Vulgaris
A more serious form of Pemphigus. This site is directed towards Veterinarians,
so the language used is technical, with in-depth discussions on drug therapy.
Good photos depicting typical skin lesions.
Solar Dermatitis (Sunburn) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cats and dogs can get sunburned and suffer from skin cancer just like humans. Learn more about these conditions in this article.
Protect Your Pets from Sunburn
From the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
Skin Tumors
Veterinary Q & A: Lipomas (Fatty Tumors)
Detailed Q & A article about lipomas - what they look like, how they are diagnosed and how they are treated.
My vet said that my pet has a Lipoma. What is that, and should I be worried?
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) about lipomas in dogs.
Lumps and Bumps
Good overview of different "lumps and bumps" pet owners may find on their pet, and how they are diagnosed and treated.
Canine Mast Cell Tumors
Detailed article by Kate Connick with a helpful related reference list.
Tumors Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs (and Cats)
Detailed article with several helpful photos.
Skin Tumors in Domestic Animals
Very detailed, text-only article discussing statistical and biological behavior of skin tumors, geared toward veterinarians by Margaret A. Miller, DVM, PhD.
Mast Cell Tumors (Mastocytoma)
Bulleted overview of diagnosis and treatment.
Canine Round Cell Tumors
Medical article geared toward veterinarians, from the College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia.
Tick
Removal
How to safely remove a tick from you or your pet.
Evaluation of Three Commercial Tick Removal Tools
From the Acarology Laboratory at Ohio State University.
Toenail
Trimming - Dogs
Excellent photo tutorial on how to trim a dog's nails. From Washington State
University.
Torn
Toenails
Caring for torn toenails (or nails cut too short.)
