by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Ear Treatments, Flea and Tick Prevention, Pet Allergies
The external ear canal begins at the outside of the ear and ends at the eardrum. Otitis externa is an inflammation of that part of the canal. Otitis externa is a very common problem in dogs and is extremely difficult to cure. The condition is fairly common in cats and...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Flea and Tick Prevention, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Pet Allergies
Miliary dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects cats. It is often due to insect allergies (fleas, mosquitoes, and flies), food allergies, and contact allergies. Other conditions that cause miliary dermatitis include: ear mites, scabies (Notoedres),...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Flea and Tick Prevention, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Pet Allergies, Zoonotic Disease Testing
Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is probably the most common cause of skin problems in dogs and cats. It is due to an allergic reaction of the pet to the saliva of the flea. This saliva is released (and enters the pet’s skin) each time the flea feeds. The...
