Clinician's Update

Not very long ago, there weren't many nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to choose from for management of pain and inflammation in dogs. Now there are several registered drugs available (see NSAIDs for Dogs)¹ that vary in their mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and formulation (for example, oral tablet, chewable tablet, oral liquid, injectable).

Canine otitis externa is a common and frustrating problem that can lead to otitis media if not adequately treated. Identification of the cause and correct treatment of otitis externa can completely resolve clinical signs and prevent recurrence or development of more serious disease.

Heartworm and intestinal parasites currently pose an almost constant, year-round threat to the health of pets.

M. W. Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD
Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology,
Kansas State University

Blood Feeding & FAD
Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), or fleabite hypersensitivity, is the most common dermatologic disease of domestic dogs and is a major cause of feline miliary dermatitis. When feeding, fleas inject saliva that contains a variety of substances that can induce type I, type IV, and basophil hypersensitivity.1,2