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Dermatology

Skin allergies and otitis — the #1 small-animal insurance claim. Apoquel, Cytopoint, isoxazoline overlap, and atopy workups.

51 articles · showing 1–10·Lives underPharmaceuticals Diagnostics·Last updated 2026-08-31

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A German Shepherd dog in a clean veterinary examination setting beside clinical diagnostic notes and soft abstract medical illustration cues.

DiagnosticsAugust 31, 2026 · 20 min read

Perianal Fistula in Dogs: Not an Anal Abscess, Extra-Label Cyclosporine First

Perianal fistula (anal furunculosis) in German Shepherds: why it is not an anal sac abscess, the landmark 1997 RCT, extra-label cyclosporine, and why…

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Gastroenterology

A companion dog in a veterinary dermatology consultation setting near diagnostic skin scrape supplies and parasitology reference materials.

DiagnosticsAugust 27, 2026 · 18 min read

Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs: Why Scrapes Miss It & Labeled Treatments Win

Why negative skin scrapes miss canine sarcoptic mange: pinnal-pedal reflex accuracy, FDA-labeled selamectin and moxidectin, isoxazolines, and zoonotic risks.

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Parasiticides

A domestic cat in a veterinary clinic setting near otoscopic diagnostic tools and parasite reference documents.

DiagnosticsAugust 24, 2026 · 18 min read

Cat Ear Mites: Coffee-Ground Wax, Diagnosis, and Why Spot-Ons Beat Drops

Understand cat ear mites (Otodectes cynotis): why coffee-ground wax isn't diagnostic, why spot-ons beat ear drops, household treatment rules, and 2026 vet…

Ran Chen#Parasiticides #Dermatology

A companion dog on a clinic examination mat near veterinary dermatology diagnostic folders.

DiagnosticsAugust 24, 2026 · 18 min read

Why Is My Dog Licking His Paws? Yeast vs Allergies vs Foxtails & Cysts

Why is your dog constantly licking or chewing their paws? Discover the difference between yeast, environmental allergies, foxtails, and interdigital cysts.

Ran Chen#Dermatology

A floppy-eared dog in a veterinary exam room near otology and surgical reference documents.

DiagnosticsAugust 23, 2026 · 20 min read

Dog Ear Hematoma: Drainage vs Surgery vs Steroids and Why Aspiration Fails

Understand canine aural hematoma: why needle aspiration fails 80%+ of the time, 5 treatment options compared, cauliflower ear risk, and 2026 surgery costs.

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Anesthesia & Analgesia #Clinical Pathology

Companion animal in a veterinary exam setting with medication reference materials.

PharmaceuticalsAugust 14, 2026 · 46 min read

Cytopoint Side Effects in Dogs: What 6,243 Adverse-Event Reports Show

Real FDA adverse-event data for Cytopoint (lokivetmab) injections in dogs: 6,243 reports analyzed, lack-of-efficacy patterns, seizure and allergy signals, and…

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Drug Safety & Toxicology

Companion animal beside veterinary insurance documents.

InsuranceAugust 13, 2026 · 14 min read

Pet Insurance for Pit Bulls: Breed Restrictions, Real Costs, and What Gets Excluded

Do pet insurers cover pit bulls? Learn the difference between pet health and liability insurance, real monthly costs, state anti-discrimination laws, and…

Ran Chen#Pet Insurance & Claims #Dermatology

PharmaceuticalsAugust 12, 2026 · 14 min read

Cyclosporine (Atopica) Side Effects in Dogs & Cats: What 21,560 FDA Reports Show

An empirical analysis of 21,560 openFDA adverse-event reports for cyclosporine (Atopica) in dogs and cats, covering gingival hyperplasia and feline…

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Drug Safety & Toxicology

A golden retriever sitting and scratching its ear with a hind paw.

DiagnosticsAugust 10, 2026 · 12 min read

Why Is My Dog So Itchy? A Vet-Guided Decision Map for Dog Owners

A veterinarian-backed decision guide for itchy dogs: decode symptoms by body location, rule out parasites, spot secondary skin infections, and know when to…

Ran Chen#Dermatology

PharmaceuticalsAugust 9, 2026 · 12 min read

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) for Dogs: Safe Dosing, Toxicity, and Emergency Care

A clinical and regulatory guide to using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in dogs—covering dosage calculation, product safety gates, anaphylaxis emergencies, and…

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Drug Safety & Toxicology