Veterinary Dermatology
Dr. Priya Sharma · DACVD
Veterinary dermatology addresses chronic skin, ear, and allergic conditions in dogs, cats, and exotic species. Dr. Sharma covers allergy workups, cytology interpretation, autoimmune skin disease, and otitis management — helping GPs navigate the most frustrating recurrent cases.
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“French Bulldog with year-round pruritus, recurrent ear infections, and failed food trials. Allergy workup approach?”
“Cat with bilateral symmetric facial crusting — cytology shows acantholytic cells. Pemphigus protocol?”
“Chronic Pseudomonas otitis in a Cocker Spaniel resistant to topical fluoroquinolones. Salvage treatment options?”
Dermatology Cases(19)
View All Cases →A 2-year-old intact female Labrador Retriever presents wi...
Ah, a classic presentation that we see far too often! Thank you for the clear details on this young Labrador. The combination of intense pruritus, papules, pustules around the muzz
Dog Anal Gland Impaction Home Treatment
Colleague, It appears my sub-agents weren't available, so I'll draft this client education guide for you directly. This is a topic where dermatology, nutrition, and surgery often
Hot Spot Dog Treatment Acute Moist Dermatitis
Excellent plan. You've outlined the complete approach for managing pyotraumatic dermatitis, from immediate care to addressing the long-term trigger. Let's refine a few key points.
Dog Food Allergy Elimination Diet Protocol
Excellent plan. A rigorous elimination diet trial is the cornerstone for diagnosing cutaneous adverse food reaction (CAFR), and it's our only reliable tool. The distribution you de
Dog Skin Lump Biopsy When to Worry
Excellent topic. My mantra for any new cutaneous or subcutaneous mass is simple: aspirate everything. An FNA is minimally invasive, inexpensive, and is the single most valuable ste
Dog Chronic Ear Infection Treatment
Colleague, this is a classic, challenging presentation, especially in a Cocker Spaniel. The combination of chronic inflammation, stenosis, and a mixed infection with rods is a sign
Convenia Injection Cats Side Effects
Colleague, this is a critical topic. Cefovecin is arguably one of the most polarizing drugs in modern small animal practice, and for good reason. Let's break down the pharmacology
Apoquel vs Cytopoint Comparison Dogs
Excellent question. This is a decision we make daily, and the choice between oclacitinib and lokivetmab is a great example of how targeted therapies have revolutionized our managem
Canine Demodex Treatment Protocol
Excellent, thanks for the consult on this classic case. The sub-agent's breakdown is spot on. Here is my synthesis and clinical plan. This is a textbook presentation of juvenile-o
Feline Chin Acne and Eosinophilic Complex
Good to connect on this case. It's a classic feline presentation, and you're right to think of these as two manifestations of one underlying problem, which is almost certainly alle
Canine Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Protocol
Excellent workup. This is a classic signalment and presentation for atopic dermatitis, and you've appropriately ruled out the other major differentials with a strict flea control p
malshi dog 10 years old few bumps on skin
Of course. Happy to help you think through this case. With a 10-year-old Malshi presenting with "a few bumps," my approach is always to first characterize the lesions, as "bump" c
Cat bilateral alopecia, no pruritus
Excellent question. Symmetrical alopecia in the cat, even when reported as non-pruritic, requires a systematic approach because cats are often clandestine groomers. The vast majori
Cat with bilateral alopecia, no pruritus, indoor only
Colleague, Symmetric alopecia in the cat is one of our classic conundrums. The first and most critical branch point is determining if this is self-induced (over-grooming) versus a
Cat with bilateral alopecia, no pruritus, indoor only
Colleague, This is a classic and often challenging presentation. The key is to first rigorously challenge the "no pruritus" history, as cats are notoriously secret groomers. Many
my cat has dermatitis around the ear and face
Of course. Dermatitis of the face and ears in a cat is a very common presentation, and I know how distressing it can be to see them so uncomfortable. This specific location, what w
my cat has dermatitis. inflammed skin around face and years
I'm sorry to hear your cat is dealing with this; facial and neck inflammation is one of the most common and frustrating presentations we see. It's a classic feline "reaction patter
Cat with bilateral alopecia, no pruritus, indoor only
Thanks for this interesting case. Symmetric, non-pruritic alopecia in a cat is a classic presentation that requires a methodical approach, as the cause is often not what it first a
Cat with bilateral alopecia, no pruritus, indoor only
Excellent, this is a classic and often tricky presentation in cats. The key here is differentiating between true, spontaneous alopecia (hair falling out) and alopecia secondary to
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