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Pus in the ears? There’s a treatment plan for that!
Nov 20, 2023Mild, run of the mill ear infections are bread and butter in general practice, but what do we do when we are presented with exudative ears full of pus? Here are a few tips and tricks to help manage these difficult cases. -
Dermatological problems have been found to be the second most common reason owners bring their dogs to the veterinarian, after preventive healthcare. Of course you want to ease the discomfort of the pets (and their owners) as quickly as possible, but with the number of treatment plans and prescription options, it can be overwhelming for pet owners to know what they should be doing.
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Nitric Oxide for Wound Care
Feb 28, 2023In veterinary medicine wounds are common! They range from the simple scrape to the “serious life- and limb-threatening.” Whatever the severity of the wound, careful management by the veterinarian and their staff is needed for healing and infection control. -
Veterinarian Tips: Hot Spots
Apr 7, 2021Just one hot spot can turn a happy pet into a miserable one! Here’s how to help your clients help their pets. -
Making a ‘how-to’ video for clients
Jul 28, 2019For many of your clients, routine cleaning of their dogs’ ears can be intimidating; almost as much as it might be for you to create your own “how-to” video to post to your website or blog describing the procedure. -
The ear canal is the tubular portion of the outer ear that carries sound to the tympanic membrane (eardrum). The most common disorder of the ear canal is otitis externa. Examination and cleaning of your dogs’ ear canal is essential for its overall health, especially if it is a breed predisposed to inflammation of the ear canal.
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Healthy ears in your dog and keeping them that way
Jul 11, 2019For most dogs, their ears never present a concern but for certain breeds, especially those with allergic dermatitis like the Boxer, Shih Tzu and West Highland Terrier, those with drooping ears, such as spaniels, Irish Setters and Basset Hounds, and those who are lovers of water are prone to developing long term ear concerns. -
Steps for Diagnosing Dermatology Issues
Sep 6, 2016A diagnosis of skin disorders requires evaluating all possible causes in order to get to the root of the problem. Learn the steps you should take. -
Feline Itchy Skin, Help!
Sep 6, 2016Is your feline constantly scratching, licking, biting at the skin, or rubbing up against objects? If so, it could be suffering from an itchy skin disease, a very common problem found in felines and characterized by behaviors focused on relieving the itch. The first step to take is to carefully look at the skin and the hair coat. -
Tips on Healthy Feline Skin
Sep 6, 2016A feline’s skin and hair coat can tell a great deal about their general health and condition. -
Canine Atopic Dermatitis usually begins in late summer and early fall as a dog is exposed to allergens that are either inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Also known as Canine Atopy, this chronic skin disease has an inherited tendency and occurs in both purebred and mixed breed dogs that are around 1 to 3 years of age. Symptoms of this skin disease tend to progress every year thereafter of the dog’s life.
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