Maria has a dog with Demodicosis and has a question about her: “My Pug has been under treatment for three weeks now. I don’ t see her getting any better. On the contrary I see more patches everyday. When will I see a difference. Will she grow hair again on the patches?” Maria, Demodicosis can [...]
Atopy, Atopic Dermatitis, or Allergic Inhalant Dermatitis is a condition affecting 10% of dogs. Atopy is very much like hayfever in people. Both species inhale pollen, dust, molds, house dust mites or other allergens, then have an allergic reaction. The difference is what dermatologists call the “shock organ,” or reactive part of the body. In [...]
Follicular Flushing Action. Huh? Follicular flushing action (FFA) is what we need when our patients have infection in the pores and hair follicles of the skin. The condition is called folliculitis when only the hair follicles are involved, but most commonly we see a more widespread form of infection called pyoderma. Broken down, the prefix [...]
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