Recently, veterinary parasitologist and flea expert, Dr. Michael Dryden, met with a veterinary dermatologist and two progressive practitioners to discuss the concerns and misconceptions that clients, staff, and veterinarians have about flea control—and to come up with clear solutions for the perplexing problems surrounding this issue.

Pododermatitis, by definition, is the inflammation and/or infection of the skin and connective tissue of the foot.

Canine atopic dermatitis (atopy, allergic inhalant dermatitis) is a hereditary, pruritic (itchy) skin disease.

Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen that is normally found on the skin, nasopharnyx, and perineum of humans and animals.

Pruritus is the sensation to lick, itch, scratch or chew.

Chili has had hair loss along the neck and ventrum for the last six months.

Food allergy is a type I hypersensitivity predominantly but a type III and type IV reaction may also occur.

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is a hypersensitivity disorder of animals that are sensitized to allergens in flea saliva.