Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2010
By:Rudayna Ghubash, DVM, DACVD
Demodex spp are mites that normally inhabit hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Each animal (including man) harbors its own species-specific mite species.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Rudayna Ghubash, DVM, DACVD
Pruritus is the most common symptom of skin disease in the dog, and having a methodical approach to itchy dog cases is critical in ensuring successful management. A thorough history, observant physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests are the fundamentals that will lead to effective therapy.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Rudayna Ghubash, DVM, DACVD
Malassezia pachydermatis is a commensal yeast organism that is a normal resident of the skin, mucosa, and ear canals. In dogs and cats, Malassezia pachydermatis colonizes the skin soon after birth, and is the primary yeast species associated with skin and ear disease.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Rudayna Ghubash, DVM, DACVD
Diagnosing and treating the pruritic cat can be difficult due to the variations in clinical presentation and the large number of possible underlying causes. In addition, many cats over- groom and lick in hiding, i.e. they exhibit their symptoms in secret.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Patricia F. Ashley, DVM, DACVD
Demodicosis is one of the most common and long-recognized skin diseases of animals, yet it is often overlooked, and we as a profession still struggle to find not only underlying causes but effective, safe treatments. This talk reviews the common and less known signs of demodicosis and current therapies.
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August 1, 2010
By:Patricia F. Ashley, DVM, DACVD
Pruritus, in its various forms, is a common complaint in small animal practice and has a multitude of causes. Many clients want to know what is making their pet itchy, they want an accurate answer quickly, and they want immediate relief for their pet.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Patricia F. Ashley, DVM, DACVD
On the inside: I run. And I wish I could refer them to someone else. And it does not help that we have little evidence-based studies to guide therapy for Pseudomonas otitis.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Patricia F. Ashley, DVM, DACVD
Here's what I like about skin: it's on the surface of the body. This minimizes the risk of me causing a hemorrhagic event when I do a biopsy of my organ of specialty. What I don't like is the skin has limited ways in which it manifests disease, so the symptoms of many diseases overlap.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Rudayna Ghubash, DVM, DACVD
Flea infestation and flea allergic dermatitis in both dogs and cats remains one of the most common reasons owners bring their pets to the veterinarian. In the past 20 years, the advent of new products has revolutionized our ability to control fleas and, specifically, keep flea allergic patients comfortable.
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