Veterinary Dermatology Blog

Dogs have two small secretory structures near their anus, called anal sacs, which produce a strong-smelling secretion. If the secretion is not regularly expressed through defecation, it can build up...

Many dogs have fine, short hair in the ear canal, all the way down to the level of the ear drum. But certain breeds and their crosses grow so much...

Ear infections are one of the most frequent reasons dogs are seen by veterinarians. These infections are often recurrent, making them uncomfortable for the pet and frustrating for pet parents....

The most common causes of allergic, itchy skin in dogs are fleas, environmental triggers, and ingested proteins. Veterinary dermatologists usually begin by making sure that flea allergy dermatitis is ruled...

There are several effective treatments to control itch in dogs that have allergic skin disease (atopic dermatitis). Among the most commonly prescribed are Apoquel, Cytopoint, Atopica, and prednisone. Each of...

Most dogs do not require routine use of ear cleaning solutions.  The ear canal naturally moves ear wax and trapped debris away from the ear drum to the opening of...