Pruritus in cats and dogs. – Dr. Chiara Noli Pruritus is the most common presenting complaint in cats and dogs, accounting for over half of the dermatological cases. There are several causes for pruritus, among these parasitic, infectious and allergic diseases. A systematic diagnostic approach is necessary to identify the correct diagnosis and plan the […]
Complicated cases of atopic dermatitis in dogs. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis Some dogs with chronic, severe, and poorly controlled atopic dermatitis are presented with worrisome comorbidities, such as end-stage otitis externa, otitis media, and deep bacterial infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. A strategic plan is needed to control these comorbidities, to complete the diagnostic investigation […]
Complicated and unusual cases of pruritus in dogs and cats. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis From time to time, we examine dogs and cats with pruritic skin diseases where the primary cause is not easy to identify. They may represent unusual clinical presentations of common skin diseases, less common diseases or the cumulative effect of multiple […]
Focal and multifocal alopecia in dogs and cats. – Dr. Chiara Noli Focal and multifocal alopecia are signs of follicular diseases, such as dermatophytosis, demodicosis or bacterial folliculitis. Rarely it is associated with more unusual diseases, such as alopecia areata or sebaceous adenitis. Diagnostic tests, such as skin scrapings, trichoscopy, cytology, fungal or bacterial cultures […]