Recognising common ectoparasites: Picture guide and useful tricks for differentiation
Parasite identification is something which veterinary nurses in practice can be heavily involved in,...
19 min read
Beyond medication: why nutrition matters in parasite control in dogs
In companion animals, parasitic infections remain a pressing health concern, impairing digestive hea...
22 min read
Diagnosing feline atopic skin syndrome – 8 top tips
Itchy cats might not be as common as itchy dogs, but for some reason they strike fear into the heart...
19 min read
Moving away from antimicrobials for otitis externa cases
Otitis externa is a very common problem, seen in over 10 percent of dogs attending primary care prac...
11 min read
An update on canine cutaneous mast cell tumours
Mast cell tumours (MCTs) are the most common canine cutaneous neoplasia and can vary widely in biolo...
26 min read
Assisting the clinician with an otitis case in a 15-minute consult
Statistics show that 32 percent of canine consults are skin cases in general practice, and that 20 t...
10 min read
Inside allergy testing: a guide to canine atopic dermatitis
Diagnosing and treating skin disease in pets can be extremely frustrating for vets and nurses as wel...
13 min read
Atopic dermatitis in the dog – is treating the itch enough?
Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a disease that has been recognised by veterinary dermatologists fo...
12 min read
Sampling and packaging techniques for histology samples, and how to deal with unusual biopsy specimens
Surgical biopsies taken for histological examination should be fixed in 10 percent neutral buffered ...
12 min read
Sterile pyogranulomatous/granulomatous dermatitis (aka puppy strangles)
Sterile pyogranulomatous/granulomatous dermatitis is also referred to as juvenile cellulitis, puppy ...
7 min read
Webinar: Histiocytic diseases in dogs and cats
How likely is a localised histiocytic sarcoma in dogs to disseminate and metastasise? How common is ...
45 min webinar
Diagnosing and treating alopecia X in canine patients
Alopecia is the loss of hair in areas which were previously haired. There are many causes of hair lo...
7 min read
Recurrent interdigital cysts: are they curable?
In general practice the term interdigital cyst is commonly used to describe a range of conditions af...
9 min read
Feline Malassezia dermatitis and otitis: are we missing it?
Malassezia dermatitis (also referred to as Malassezia overgrowth syndrome) and otitis may be more pr...
11 min read
Common mites in cats: what to look for and how to treat them
Cats with mite infestations present with “reaction patterns”. Unlike dogs, where associated lesions ...
12 min read
How can you fit a dermatology consultation into general practice?
One of the most abiding impressions many new graduates retain about clinical dermatology is how long...
7 min read
Diagnosing and treating feline demodicosis
Feline demodicosis is a disease associated with three Demodex mites. These are Demodex cati, Demodex...
7 min read
Essential diagnostic tests for skin conditions
Skin cases benefit from a detailed history, a physical examination to determine the health status of...
9 min read
Canine impetigo in puppies - differential diagnosis and care
Canine impetigo is a common problem in young prepubescent dogs that have been kept in poor, unhygien...
5 min read
Treating canine scabies - a guide for veterinary professionals
Canine scabies (sarcoptic mange) is one of the oldest known skin diseases. It is caused by the super...
9 min read
