Image Gallery: Secondary Skin Lesions

For dermatologic diseases with visually apparent abnormalities, understanding patterns of presentation of skin lesions is key. Improve your dermatological diagnoses by familiarizing yourself with secondary skin lesions.

Image Gallery: Primary Skin Lesions

An understanding of basic skin lesions and their patterns of presentation is critical to diagnosing dermatologic diseases. Familiarize yourself with these common skin lesions to shorten your differential diagnosis list.

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy

Adult-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy has been studied extensively in human medicine. Review the current data regarding its use in veterinary patients.

Top 5 Keys to Successful Management of Otitis Externa

Otitis externa—if treated unsuccessfully—can lead to painful complications. Treat ear infections quickly and reduce the chance of recurrence by incorporating these fundamentals.

Differential Diagnosis: Increased & Decreased Creatinine

Certain breeds and conditions are associated with abnormal creatinine levels. Rule out these common causes of increased or decreased creatinine.

Diagnosing Corneal Ulceration

Use this algorithm to help determine the most effective therapy for corneal ulcers in dogs and cats.

Central Diabetes Insipidus

Patients with diabetes typically present with nonspecific clinical signs such as polyuria and polydipsia. Follow this case to see how diabetes insipidus is diagnosed and treated.

Quiz: Treating Active Heartworm Infection

Melarsomine is the only FDA-approved adulticide for heartworms, but myths and misunderstandings about treatment still exist. Test your knowledge when it comes to treating heartworm infestation.

Top 5 Causes of Nonblanching Skin Lesions

A glass slide can be used as a quick and simple tool to determine whether a lesion is the result of vasodilation or something more concerning. Consider these differential diagnoses for nonblanching skin lesions.