Dermatitis or The Itchy Dog

As the weather becomes colder here in Southern Ontario I am seeing fewer itchy dogs, however there are those who do not find relief from this annual freeze. The itchy dog is one of the most frustrating types of patients in my profession. The dog is uncomfortable and finds it hard to find relief [...]

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopy or more specifically Atopic Dermatitis is defined as the genetic predisposition toward the development of allergies manifested as symptoms in the skin. The cause of these allergies is often the same things that results in allergic rhinitis symptoms in humans and includes things such as: Dust mites Molds  Pollens from grasses, trees and other plants. Insect bites such as fleas. These [...]

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