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Complete update on Malassezia in dogs and cats
Yeasts of the genus Malassezia constitute lipophilic fungal agents that have evolved as cutaneous commensals and opportunistic pathogens across various mammalian and avian species. Their involvement in canine and feline dermatological and otological conditions represents a daily clinical challenge for veterinary practitioners on a global scale. At the recent NAVDF congress in Orlando, our colleague Ross Bond, a world specialist on the subject, had the opportunity to provide a comprehensive update, covering pathogenic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.
Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis: Complete Guide 2026
Plasma cell pododermatitis is a rare and poorly understood feline dermatosis, which must not be overlooked during consultation, particularly due to the pain and therefore lameness it can cause. An overview of the latest knowledge, in terms of aetiopathogenesis, as well as diagnosis and the most recent published treatments and protocols.
French Bulldog Dermatology: Main Dermatoses and Current Updates
The spectacular demographic growth of the French Bulldog over the past decade has, through a genetic bottleneck effect and extreme phenotypic selection, exacerbated the prevalence of complex dermatological disorders. Overview of the main dermatoses affecting them and their management.
Congress Report
Complete update on Malassezia in dogs and cats
Yeasts of the genus Malassezia constitute lipophilic fungal agents that have evolved as cutaneous commensals and opportunistic pathogens across various mammalian and avian species. Their involvement in canine and feline dermatological and otological conditions represents a daily clinical challenge for veterinary practitioners on a global scale. At the recent NAVDF congress in Orlando, our colleague Ross Bond, a world specialist on the subject, had the opportunity to provide a comprehensive update, covering pathogenic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.
Feline Sporotrichosis: Clinical Aspects and Epidemiology
On the occasion of the last NAVDF congress held in April in Orlando, our colleagues Drs. Flavia Clare and Clarissa Souza provided a comprehensive review of sporotrichosis, a rare and largely unknown fungal dermatosis.
Dermatoses of the nasal planum in dogs
Dermatoses of the canine nasal planum represent a unique diagnostic challenge for the veterinary practitioner, despite their relative frequency in dermatological consultations. The etiological diversity of these conditions, combined with the frequent overlap of clinical presentations, requires a rigorous methodical approach that our colleague Laura Ordeix presented at the last ESVD congress held in Bilbao, Spain.
2025 Update on the Etiopathogenesis of Canine Atopic Dermatitis
Canine atopic dermatitis represents a major clinical challenge in contemporary veterinary medicine, with a prevalence that continues to increase in urban canine populations. This chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterized by intense pruritus and recurrent cutaneous lesions, significantly affects the quality of life of animals and constitutes a frequent reason for consultation in veterinary dermatology. At the recent NAVDF congress in Orlando, our colleague Rosanna Marsella had the opportunity to provide a comprehensive 2025 update on the etiopathogenesis of Canine Atopic Dermatitis.
Canine cutaneous calcinosis: Etiologies and treatments
Cutaneous calcinoses represent a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in canine veterinary dermatology. These conditions, characterized by abnormal accumulation of calcium salts in dermal and hypodermal structures, require a rigorous clinical approach based on precise understanding of their distinct pathophysiological mechanisms.
Press review
A series of three cases of feline sarcoptic mange in Poland.
Sarcoptic mange is an ectoparasitic disease caused by the arthropod *Sarcoptes scabiei* from the family Sarcoptidae. While this parasite has been isolated in several domestic and wild mammal species, infestation in cats is considered extremely rare.
Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy in Atopic Cats
Intradermal allergy tests and specific allergen immunotherapy are still underutilized in the therapeutic management of feline dermatological conditions. This situation persists despite the demonstrated efficacy of these approaches in managing feline cutaneous atopic syndrome.
Retrospective study on dermatophytoses in companion animals in Portugal.
Dermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm, is a superficial fungal infection frequently encountered in pets and humans. Although this pathology is regularly reported by Portuguese veterinary practitioners, detailed epidemiological data concerning the relative importance of the different dermatophyte species involved and the observed variations according to animal species, breed, sex, and age have so far remained scarce.
Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Nutritional Strategies and Supplements
Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is an inflammatory, pruritic, and hereditary skin condition, primarily T-cell mediated. Its management involves a multimodal approach given its multifactorial nature and incurability. A better understanding of the interactions between genetic, environmental, and nutritional factors is crucial for optimizing treatments.
Review article
Canine Recurrent Flank Alopecia
Bilateral non-inflammatory alopecias of the flanks are a relatively common reason for consultation in dogs.
Review of the eosinophilic granuloma complex
Feline eosinophilic granuloma complex is one of the three major dermatological syndromes observed in cats, along with miliary dermatitis and self-induced alopecia.
Vasculopathies and Veterinary Dermatology
Over the past decade, a particular focus has been placed on vascular lesions observed in skin biopsies, and the terms “vasculitis” or “vascularitis” have become a subject of much controversy among pathologists…
