Scientific Articles

Progress continues to be made on our understanding of canine atopic dermatitis; this paper looks in particular at the role of the skin barrier and how its dysfunction may contribute to the condition.

Biofilms can be a major concern when dealing with otitis externa infections; this article discusses why they are problematic, and goes on to consider how best to identify and effectively control them.

Otitis is a common problem in dogs, and can quickly become chronic if prompt and appropriate action is not followed; this article discusses how best to approach these cases.

The concern over increasing bacterial resistance to antibiotics has prompted clinicians to seek novel alternatives for conditions such as pyoderma; this article reviews the possibilities with one such treatment.

Our knowledge regarding canine pyoderma continues to evolve; this paper describes current thinking as to how we should approach such cases.

Understanding what causes an animal to itch is the first step in successful treatment of the pruritic dog, as this article describes.

What is sebaceous adenitis? Many clinicians are unaware of this condition in dogs, but this article details all you need to know.

Are clinicians good at identifying osteoarthritis in dogs? Do we have preconceived ideas about it? This article challenges our understanding of the disease.

Anesthetizing the older patient is a daily occurrence in veterinary practice; here the authors review current knowledge and advise on the safest approach to such animals.