Continuity of Dermatology Care for Pets, With Public Health & Wellness – An Update (July 10, 2021)
Given the human health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recommendations advised by authorities, VetDERM Clinic is currently implementing the following to help support public health while providing continuity of pet dermatology care. 1. Continuity of care: Appointment schedule adjustment to see fewer appointments per day, in order to help ensure disinfection of […]
Dog Nail Problems You Should Know About
Are your dog’s nails looking a bit unusual? Do they seem to be licking at their paws or chewing at individual nails more than usual? If so, your pet may be exhibiting symptoms of a possible nail disorder or problem. Dog nail problems may come in many forms and symptoms, and can be related to […]
Why You Shouldn’t Leave Pet Allergies Undiagnosed
We’ve all heard the saying “It’s just allergies,” but when it comes to your pets, leaving those allergies undiagnosed and untreated can cause further health issues. Mild allergic reactions to pollen, mold, bug bites from fleas or other insects, house dust mites and other allergens tend to grow worse from prolonged exposure. Whether or not […]
How to Care for Your Dog During the Summer Season
Summer is the time of year we all wait for! Long days, sunny days (at least a few sunny days in our neck of woods), and play time with increased exercise and activity! What’s not to love? These factors also result in our pets being more active in the summer. While you and your dog […]
Breed-Specific Dog Skin & Ear Problems in German Shepherds Part 1: Allergy Conditions
German Shepherd dogs are a very popular dog breed, owing to their many qualities. While German Shepherds were bred specifically for their herding and intelligence, they are also known for their strength, trainability, and obedience. These traits make them excellent disability assistance dogs, police dogs, and watch dogs as well as excellent pets. They are […]
Advantages of Online Vet Dermatology Appointments
We are currently living in a period where in-person contact is not recommended to take place for the sake of our health and safety—minimizing contact between a pet owner and their vet. To adapt to this radical change of pace, our veterinary dermatology clinic has adopted online means of connecting with our pet patients and […]
Rush Immunotherapy Availability for Patients at VetDERM Clinic
Canine Atopic Dermatitis and Feline Atopy: A Common Dermatological Presentation Environmental allergy is quite common in feline and canine dermatological patients, in fact more common than food allergy. The medical term the condition in dogs is canine atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy), whereas feline atopy (or, non-flea, non-food allergic dermatitis) is the commonly used term for […]
Continuity of Dermatology Care for Pets, With Public Health & Wellness
Given the human health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recommendations advised by authorities, VetDERM Clinic has implemented the following changes in function to help maintain physical distancing and continuity of pet dermatology care. 1. Telemedicine availability: Telemedicine provides the ability to provide good veterinary care to a subset of the patient […]
COVID-19 and Animals in Canada
There is currently no evidence to suggest that this virus is circulating in animals in Canada. It is possible that some types of animals can be infected with COVID-19, but there is no evidence that pets or other animals can spread the virus. There are still many unknowns about COVID-19 and this is […]
What is Hyperpigmentation in Dogs? Learn About this Skin Condition
Has part of your dog’s skin become a certain darker colour lately? Does part of your dog’s skin feel or look abnormal compared to the rest of his or her body? There is a long list of signs and changes that are associated with skin conditions in dogs. One of these changes is called hyperpigmentation. […]
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