Some basic diagnostic tests and specific treatment quickly turned his life around! This young dog was brought to the emergency clinic by animal control and a local pit bull rescue organization took over his care. As you can see in his initial photos, he had a dermatology problem! Lesions that were present included alopecia (hair […] Read more>

Several skin diseases may affect the nasal planum, or external nose, of dogs. A few of these only affect the nasal planum. An overview of salient features of the more common skin diseases affecting the nasal planum of dogs is presented. The aim is to familiarize one with the clinical appearance of nasal planum diseases, […] Read more>

Vela is a lovely and spirited young 4-year-old spayed, female black German shepherd that was presented to Northeast Veterinary Dermatology Specialists for hair coat color change. Over the last 2 years, her black hair was slowly turning white. The coat color change started on her head and has spread like a wave to her head, […] Read more>

Interdigital folliculitis and furunculosis (IFF) is a common presenting problem to our practice. I see at least one case per day! Why? It is a frustrating skin problem in many dogs and for many veterinarians and pet parents. There are predisposing causes, primary diseases that contribute and secondary problems that exacerbate. The cause is multifactorial. […] Read more>

Veterinary dermatologists primarily care for dogs and cats with conditions involving the skin, ears, hair coat, nails and mucosae. We see parasites, skin infections, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, and metabolic or systemic diseases that have cutaneous manifestations. Many skin diseases have characteristic features or breed associations we are trained to identify.  The first […] Read more>

History: 11 yr old MC Beagle presented for moderate pruritus and new skin lesions on his trunk of 2 months duration. A hair coat color change (greying) was noted over the preceding 12 months. Cephalosporin antibiotics, antimicrobial shampoos, antihistamines, and prednisone had been dispensed without a change in lesion appearance or pruritus. Apoquel (oclacitinib) was […] Read more>

By: Lauren R. Pinchbeck DVM, MS, DACVD I was recently referred an adult Samoyed that presented to us for her hair falling out. She was not itching or scratching more than what the owner felt was a normal.  The extent of hair loss and ease of epilation of the hair coat was striking. The hair […] Read more>

The term “hot spot” is commonly used by pet owners to describe localized lesional areas of skin that may or may not be itchy to the dog. “Hot spots” are a common reason dogs are presented to the veterinarian. To a veterinary dermatologist, a “hot spot” is actually a condition so bothersome to the dog […] Read more>

  By Dr. Lauren Pinchbeck DVM, MS, DACVD. Nail diseases are very interesting to diagnose and treat as a veterinary dermatologist. Infections (bacterial paronychia, onychomycosis), immune mediated diseases (SLE, Pemphigus vulgaris, bullous pemphigoid), trauma, tumors (melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma), inflammatory (vasculitis), metabolic (hepatocutaneous syndrome), and other conditions (nail bed inclusion cysts) may affect the nails […] Read more>

Several skin diseases in the dog may affect the nasal planum. Salient features of the common infectious skin diseases affecting the nasal planum of dogs is presented.  Mucocutaneous pyoderma (MCP) is a common condition that may affect the nasal planum. MCP is a bacterial infection usually caused by Staphylococcus pseudintermedius. German shepherd dogs are the […] Read more>