In an ongoing series on the four types of mange in dogs today we will look at Cheyletiella Dermatitis. Also called Cheyletielliosis and Walking Dandruff, it is caused by a mite called Cheyletiella yasguri.If you’re looking for something that will…
In an ongoing series on the four types of mange in dogs today we will look at Sarcoptic mange, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei (variety canis). Sarcoptic mange, also called Scabies, is primarily a disease of dogs. If a…
Mange. It’s a terrible word. It’s a terrible word because of all of the connotations of “suffering” and “ugly” and “difficult to cure.” To veterinarians, it’s all that and a terrible word because we hear it as a catch-all term. Over the…
Fleas. We’ve had about enough of them, haven’t we? And your pets have, too! The dog I saw today absolutely covered in fleas inspired me to write today’s post on flea control. Why? Simply because there are so many good…
In an ongoing series on how different kinds of cases are worked up, today we will look at pet dermatology patients. Dermatology, the study of skin and its diseases, is one of the most challenging areas of practice. And I…
