Cheyletiellosis is a skin disease that is caused by mites called Cheyletiella spp. (sometimes called ‘walking dandruff’). This mite is contracted from dogs, cats, rabbits or other animals that are infested with the mite. The mite lives in the …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Dogs and Cats
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), also known as diet or food responsive diarrhea, food intolerance or food allergy, antibiotic responsive diarrhea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, protein losing enteropathy, and lymphangectasia, is a …
IL-31 for Canine Atopic Dermatitis
Zoetis has been granted conditional release of their Canine Atopic Dermatitis Immunotherapeutic monoclonal antibody against IL-31. This injection has been developed for managing pruritus in dogs by binding their IL-31 with a monoclonal antibody.
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New Topical Therapy for Feline Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis
Feline eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the cornea and/or conjunctiva. It is characterized by mucopurulent discharge and pink/white raised plaques on the cornea or conjunctiva. Eosinophils are often noted …
Treatment Update for Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in Dogs
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a common eye disease in dogs. The prevalence of KCS in the dog ranges from 1 to 4%. KCS in dogs can cause ocular discharge, pain, corneal scarring and ulceration. In fact, one of the most common causes of a …
IDEXX Diagnostic Challenge: Why is "Jensen" Sick?
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This case involves “Jensen”, a 5-month old, intact male Golden Retriever puppy. Jensen was adopted 5 weeks earlier from a breeder and was not currently vaccinated for leptospirosis, but …
Using Bravecto for Treating Demodex in Dogs
The oral flea and tick preventives, Bravecto, NexGard, and Simparica, have been evaluated for their efficacy against Demodex canis. When the normal flea and tick preventative dose is administered as directed an excellent response against Demodex …