Now that cats have overtaken dogs as the most popular pet in American homes, we are seeing more with dermatological problems.

I am often asked about what can be done for "dry skin" for patients on chemotherapy, where steroid is a part of that chemotherapy. However, it is not only patients on steroid for chemotherapy; some canine and feline patients have varying degrees of sensitivity to steroids and the changes they produce in the skin.

Cheyletiella mites (walking dandruff) have become an epidemic in our Midwestern practice in the summer, with endemic numbers throughout the year.

This allergy season in the Midwest appears to be one of the worst in memory.

The immune system plays a role in the development of juvenile- and adult-onset demodicosis.

In our practice we actually see more cases of Cheyletiella mites "walking dandruff" than fleas!

We are just now determining the best concentration levels to run a skin test for food-storage mites.

Most clients don't realize that dust mites are found in bedding, carpet, upholstery and mattresses — not in furnace ducts.

Since a deep secondary pyoderma is usually present, a culture and sensitivity is usually performed.