Help! My Pet’s Got an Itch!!

There is nothing more frustrating than being woken all night listening to a pet scratch, chew and lick.  And if you have experienced this, you know that it is probably equally as frustrating and sometimes painful for our beloved pets.  Itch and subsequent scratching and chewing of the skin can be caused by many conditions and it may take several visits to the veterinarian to help determine the cause and prevent recurrence of itch.  First and foremost, our goal is to stop the itch to ensure your pet’s welfare.  A pet that is scratching regularly, even when they don’t show … Read more »

Dermatology in Veterinary Medicine

    Dermatology, as you may know, is the study of the skin and all structures of the skin such as hair and toenails. It’s not the most exciting part of veterinary medicine. We don’t get to play with a lot of shiny new gadgets – usually just our eyes and a microscope…and our noses. Yes, dermatology is smelly, sticky, and often downright gross! And I love it. The number of diseases that can affect the skin is enormous! Not only parasites and other infections, but allergies, cancer, and endocrine diseases play big roles. Auto-immune diseases can affect animals just … Read more »